hibernation

A simple introduction to the habits of birds, bats, butterflies, and mammals in winter.

Describes, in verse, what goes on in the bear's den during winter hibernation.

Describes the ways different mammals hibernate, explaining the difference between true hibernators and light sleepers.

Shows Bear getting ready for his long winter's nap, or hibernation, and his springtime awakening.

As winter approaches, a young cardinal wonders what he should do as his friends start to hibernate or migrate.

On a cold, snowy evening, several animals snuggle up to a hibernating bear in order to keep warm.

A curious young bear, who does not want to miss the delights of winter, skips his first hibernation to play in the snow, glide on the ice, and admire the glittering rows of icicles and snow-covered pine trees.

Little Bear resists going to sleep for the winter, not wanting to miss the snow and fearing his friends will forget him, but his mother assures him that his true friends will always be there for him--like the sunshine.

Figgy Twosocks sulks when her friend Jefferson Bear goes away to hibernate, but in time she finds a new friend in Hoptail the squirrel and is able to play again with Jefferson after winter ends.

Discusses how and why animals hibernate and how they survive during their long winter sleep. Also considers the application of hibernation techniques to human beings.