Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author's book Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? Best-selling author Katy Hudson's charming picture book will convince even the biggest winter grouche that winter can be magical if you have friends by your side.

Brief text and illustrations portray some of the activities and characteristics of winter. On heavy board pages.

"Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it's time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can't Small Bear stay up, too? To each question, Mama Bear responds with the coziest of answers, finally painting a...

Max the duck likes to spend the winter in Irene's house.

A little girl dresses in winter clothing preparing to go outside and play.

"A winter's day is transformed from bleak to beautiful by warm friendship and a new perspective in a gentle story that encourages the appreciation and celebration of cozy pleasures and quiet joys"-- Provided by publisher.

"This poem, also known as Midvinternattens Köld är Hård, was written in Swedish by Viktor Rydberg and originally published in the magazine Ny Illustrerad Tidning in 1881"--from Amazon.

"Frog is excited about the coming of winter, until he finds out that frogs sleep through the long cold months while they hibernate"-- Provided by publisher.