When witch-in-training Tiffany Aching accidentally interrupts the Dance of the Seasons and awakens the interest of the elemental spirit of Winter, she requires the help of the six-inch-high, sword-wielding, sheep-stealing Wee Free Men to put the seasons aright.

Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author's book Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.

Before curling up with his mother in their cozy den, Baby Bear counts other animals preparing for winter.

A hedgehog asks a rabbit to save him a little bit of winter so that he can experience some winter in the spring.

"Even the best-laid plants can go awry... After solving a murder and getting her organic farm ready to overwinter, Shiloh Bellamy still expects the next few months to be busy with repairs, spring planning, and networking with local businesses. She might even be able to broker a new partnership with Fields Brewery and its organic brewer's association. Well, she could if the owner wasn't found murdered at the county Ice Fishing Derby. Once again, Shiloh...

Though Old Man Winter starts off the day feeling grumpy, his mood improves when he is reminded of how special he really is.

Winter seeks acceptance from the young Mother Nature, who hates the season and tries to keep it away by painting the trees bright and wild colors.

A young child looks for the moon on a dark winter night.

A child describes her experiences feeding a deer family in the winter.

Two children on their way to go sledding see evidence of a variety of animal life.