Washoe County Library System

When Old Bear falls asleep for the winter, he has a dream that he is a cub again, enjoying each of the four seasons.

Mouse feels sad because his best friend Bear is getting ready to go to bed for the winter.

"A cozy winter bedtime story, featuring a boy and animal characters, that touches on the concept of hibernation"--

Dormouse hibernates and dreams of spring until spring arrives, and along with it comes his dormouse friend.

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

"Geese are calling, a chilly wind is blowing, and the sky is turning gray. Winter is on its way. For Mama Bear and Small Bear, that means it's time to tuck into their den for a long sleep. But Mouse is scurrying by, and Chipmunk is still gathering nuts beside the lake. And look at Hare and Skunk, still romping through the leaves! Why can't Small Bear stay up, too?"--

On the first night of winter, Little Miss Bear will not go to sleep. She simply refuses. "Winter is for sleeping," Mother Bear tells her. "But why, Mother?" Little Miss asks. "Because that's what bears do. All bears sleep, all winter long." All winter long is much too long for Little Miss Bear. She is going to miss her stars and her moon, and she is going to miss rolling on hills. Most of all, she is going to miss Mother Bear. But Mother finds a special...

Mika is a little bear who loves to run and play all over the forest, but she soon learns that winter is on its way, and she is supposed to spend these long, cold months hibernating with her mother and father. When the Old Owl tells Mika about the Northern Lights that appear every winter, she can't stand the thought of missing something so beautiful, and so she sets out on a secret, snowy adventure to find them!