Explores the practice of hibernation as a means for winter survival, discussing the habits of a variety of animals such as hummingbirds, bats, chipmunks, and rattlesnakes.
Describes the ways animals hibernate during the winter, explaining the difference between true hibernators and light sleepers, and how they wake up in the spring.
Curious George learns about hibernation and decides to try sleeping through the cold winter months, just like a bear, and after he gets only one night of sleep, he wonders if he can have fun throughout the season.