When a wintry wind blows away Little Hedgehog's nest, he sets out for his friend Badger's house, and the generosity he shows to others during his journey is returned to him when the snowstorm is over.
As winter comes and Big Bear prepares to hibernate, he keeps thinking he hears Old Man Winter giving him exhausting orders that prevent him from sleeping.
An illustrated presentation of winter, discussing the snow, cold, and short days, the apparel people wear while playing outside and skiing, and holidays that occur in the season, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Includes a glossary.