When snow closes Greg Heffley's middle school, he and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, face a fight for survival as warring gangs turn the neighborhood into a wintry battlefield.

A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for wintertime activities.

Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes.

The story of Owl, who lives alone but is not lonely, with friends including Winter and the moon.

"In Winterlust, a farmer painstakingly photographs five thousand snowflakes, each one dramatically different from the next. Indigenous peoples thrive on frozen terrain, where famous explorers perish. Icicles reach deep underwater, then explode. Rooms warmed by crackling fires fill with scents of cinnamon, cloves, and pine. Skis carve into powdery slopes, and iceboats traverse glacial lakes. This lovingly illustrated meditation on winter entwines the...

"The Shortest Day captures the magic behind the returning of seasonal light, the yearning for rituals that connect us with generations that have gone before -- and the hope for peace that we carry into the future." --from dust jacket.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes how winter weather affects the actions of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.

A small boy enjoys playing alone in deep snow all day, and later welcomes his warm bath and snug bed-so he can go out again tomorrow!

Tacky and his fellow penguins on Team Nice Icy Land train hard for the Winter Games, but Tacky's antics make their chances of winning a medal seem slim.