hibernation

A mama black bear digs a den for winter and gives birth to cubs in her den in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book.

"Rory and Sheldon are counting down the days until Christmas! But when Grumpus the bear starts wreaking havoc in their calm wood, they drop everything to save the day--."--Back cover.

"When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. In this book, beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep, and more. Color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Winter is coming and it's time for black bears to hibernate; however, a black bear cub is making excuses to Mama Bear to try to avoid the inevitable"--OCLC.

"Nico the fox enjoys playing with the other animals of the forest, but when winter comes and the others hibernate, he finds himself alone...until a new friend appears"--OCLC.

"Many animals, both big and small, sleep through long, cold winter months. Learn the process of hibernation and different ways animals adapt to survive in harsh climates"--Provided by publisher.

Persuaded by his energetic best friend Louise the chipmunk, sleepy Arnold the bear postpones hibernation to do what Louise calls "fun winter things.".

Side-by-side comparisons of the hibernation habits of different animals explore which animal would win in a "hibernator battle".

"Small Bear's mother promises stories before their winter slumber if Small Bear will help prepare with no dilly dallying, but the playful cub finds it hard to stick to her tasks"--Provided by publisher.

"Through the seasons, Big Bear and Small Bear share a story of love--steadfast, gentle, and strong"--Provided by publisher.