One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests, all of them having a party without him!

Discusses the many ways that different animals hibernate.

When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news.

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

Discusses why and how some bears hibernate. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

"In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman ("Song of the Water Boatman," " Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night"), discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate nature's beauty and power."--From the publisher.

"Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals that live through the winter safe and warm, awake and busy, under the snow. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winter's snowy landscape in this book"--

Describes the process of hibernation and the various ways in which different animals use this process to survive in harsh climates.

With easy to understand information and fun facts scattered throughout the text, readers will learn everything they need to know about hibernation, from how animals prepare to what happens when they sleep. Full-color photographs accompany the text and give readers a glimpse into the hibernators' natural environments. A colorful infographic reinforces the information, delighting readers with its additional learning opportunity.