Learn about the winter habits of various animals with this illustrated book.

When Max the duck decides to stay behind when his flock flies south, Irene invites him to stay with her for the winter.

When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news.

A young girl travels through time with a bear as her guide in this glowing anthology of winter customs, including the Nativity, Christmas in Mexico City, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. She discovers the origins of winter tales and traditions from the first snowfall to the return of spring.

When the first big snow of winter hits, Sandy wants to play outside?but Andy isn?t so sure. After all, snow is very wet and very cold! But Sandy drags Andy along to make a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Will Andy discover that snow can be fun?despite being wet and cold? Andy & Sandy book series, 32pp., Color Ill.

Highlights in the history of the Winter Olympics from their inception in 1924 to today, including profiles of the Olympic athletes and information on the lesser-known winter sports. Also includes an Olympic almanac with information about each Olympiad.

Publisher Annotation: Drift was a very plain snowman. Every day he dreamed of wearing a stylish hat, a scarf, and mittens just like the other snowmen-and, most of all, of having a pointy orange carrot nose. Then, he knew, he would finally be perfect-and he would finally belong. Until one special, snowy day, Drift's deepest dreams come true. But when dark clouds roll in and a terrible blizzard begins to blow, can Drift face giving up the things he...

With young, rhyming verse and bright illustrations, Jean Reidy and Joey Chou captures the joy and excitement of a big snowfall. As the snow climbs over a boy's toes, ankles, shins, and boots, there's more and more fun to be had?snowmen, sledding, snow angels, and, finally, a cup of hot cocoa by a warm fire.

Hedgehog and Rabbit enjoy eating cabbages and looking for snails in their peaceful garden. But when a scary, swirling wind comes up, the two must find a way to face their fears. Pablo Albo is a writer and storyteller. He has published more than forty books and has recounted tales at storytelling festivals in Spain, Cuba, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Belgium, and France. His books have been translated into English,...