Winter For Children

When Dempsey squirrel reveals that some of his winter food is missing from his storage spaces, the other residents of Winters Park become suspicious. His suggestion that the status of their food be checked, as well, sets off accusations regarding his motives. Is he trying to find where they’ve hidden their food? Or does he plan to steal some later? They think whatever his motives are, they can’t be good! So getting his community to cooperate is a hard sell for Dempsey. They fail to understand they may be facing a common threat.

Snow is a 1998 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1999 Caldecott Honor Book. "It's snowing, said boy with dog. "It's only a snowflake," said grandfather with beard. No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella...

It's Lizzy's favorite holiday...Christmas! And this year, a very special surprise awaits Lizzy and her best friends, Eric and Petunia—a fantastic journey to the North Pole to visit Santa's workshop. The magical elves, Erlin and Dagil, lead the way aboard an ice boat that sends the group to the very home of Santa Claus himself.

Steve hat eine Einladung zu einem exklusiven Bauwettbewerb auf der friedlichen Pilz-Insel bekommen und seine Freunde Max, Lucy und Henry wollen ihn bei diesem ungewöhnlichen Abenteuer begleiten. Doch schon der Weg zum Wettbewerb birgt jede Menge Gefahren, und als die bunte Truppe schließlich am Ziel angelangt ist, gehen die Probleme erst richtig los. Ein Sabotage-Akt jagt den nächsten und es scheint, als wolle jemand den Wettbewerb verhindern.

Winter is a hard time to get motivated to get out of bed, even for those in the deep trench. Dina learns the best days can come from pushing yourself a little.

How Coyote Brought Winter into the World is an adaptation of a Native American folktale told by the Zuni. In the story, Coyote brings winter by letting the sun escape from a box he steals from an Indian village during a dance celebration. Can he get it back with Eagle’s help, and what will happen if he doesn’t get it?

Paddle Tail is an adorable little beaver who was born with just a stump for a tail. He learns, and so will your child, that it's okay to be different. Join him in his first winter adventure!

Do you ever wonder how animals stay warm in the winter? Well, they wonder how humans do, too! In a twist of perspective, wild creatures question if humans use the same winter adaptation strategies that they do. Do they cuddle together in a tree or fly south to Mexico? Take a look through an animal's eyes and discover the interesting ways that animals cope with the cold winter months throughout this rhythmic story.

Experience the Advent through the eyes of 10 children who witnessed the glorious arrival of the promised one. Join Isaac, Salome, Sarah, Yanzu, and others in their journeys as they share their own fictional eyewitness accounts of the prophecies and events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Some of the characters may be fictional, but the truth they tell is very real! This audiobook is for children ages 8 and up. It is a companion to Little Did We Know, a collection of short stories written for teens and adults.

Acclaimed author Wong Herbert Yee earned a Toy Oppenheim Gold Award with Mouse and Mole: A Winter Wonderland, the fifth installment of the author’s popular series. Mouse and Mole wake one winter morning to find that it’s snowed. But while Mouse can’t wait to play outside, Mole prefers to stay in bed where it’s cozy and warm. Can a special snowman bring the two together?

Ein neues Minecraft-Hör-Abenteuer. Steve ist gerade auf dem Rückweg zu seiner Weizenfarm, als er ein lautes Rumms hört und statt seiner Farm nur noch einen rauchenden Trümmerhaufen vorfindet. Zu allem Übel ist auch noch das Diamantenschwert verschwunden, womit er das Dorf vor den Zombiehorden schützen wollte. Wer ist der Griefer, der das Dorf terrorisiert? Der Verdacht fällt auf Steve selbst und er muss alles daran setzen, den wahren Schuldigen zu finden.

Ein neues Minecraft-Abenteuer zum Hören. Steve erreicht ein Notruf von seinen Freunden Max, Lucy und Henry. Offenbar hat das Trio in einem entlegenen Wüstentempel einen gewaltigen Schatz entdeckt und sitzt nun fest. Steve zögert nicht lange und macht sich an der Seite seines Nachbarn und seiner Freundin Kyra sofort auf, den Eingeschlossenen zu Hilfe zu eilen, doch vor der wackeren Truppe liegt ein Weg voller tödlicher Gefahren.

Christmas break is only a few weeks away. But before Max can relax and enjoy his winter holiday, he has to face a danger beyond any others that he has come across at Filmore Middle School. It is something he fears more than the school bully, Bart Johnson. Something more embarrassing than having to wear stinky gym clothes from the Lost and Found. The Winter School Dance! Girls are supposed to ask the boys this time to the dance. Will anyone ask Max? He doesn’t even know if he wants to go. Will he be expected to actually dance at the event?

Dive deep into the adventures of Wally the Walrus as he takes his next voyage...to Wales! Wally ends up getting lost in a cold, wintry Wales with no hope of finding his way home. Luckily for him, he comes across a friendly seagull called Steffan who helps to lead him to safety. All is not quite what it seems as Wally ends up helping Steffan and his friends to face the wrath of Eron the eagle. Will Wally ever make it out of Wales to find his true home?

Snow has fallen and the pond is frozen, so Arnold knows that--as a bear--it's time to hibernate! But Louise insists that he'll miss all the fun winter things if he does, so she convinces him to try hibernating like a chipmunk instead. They'll sleep for a short time, wake up to go sledding or have a snowball fight, and repeat! The only problem is, Arnold can't seem to keep his eyes open. What if he can't stay awake for the winter fun?

A week after winter had finally settled in for bear mountain. A winter weather advisory was broadcasted over all the television stations for all the bears residing in bear mountain. The advisory was a warning to the community of bears that a massive winter blast was heading toward bear mountain within 48 hours and all the bears of bear mountain were warned to seek shelter, and to remain inside before the winter blast would sweep through bear mountain.

Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe.

Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe.

Did you know that snowmobile snocross racers can soar 100 feet (30 meters) through the air before landing? They race around sharp turns and fly over jumps with other riders all around them. Some racers reach speeds up to 120 miles (193 kilometers) per hour. They compete for prizes in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowmobile snocross.

Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross.