With winter about to begin, Bear found his friend Mouse, but Mouse was busy gathering seeds and didn't have time to listen to a story. Then Bear saw his friend Duck, but Duck was getting ready to fly south. What about his friend Toad? He was busy looking for a warm place to sleep. By the time winter arrives, will anyone still be awake to hear his story? Much as they did in the Caldecott Medal winner A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Philip and Erin Stead combine sensitive storytelling for prereaders with sweet yet realistic illustrations.