A little girl, out cross-country skiing with her father, thinks about the various ways familiar animals survive the harsh winter weather. Review Quotes: 'Utterly charming, and informative, to boot.' - Kirkus Reviews Review Quotes: 'Kate Messier... weaves a nature lesson' - USA Today Review Quotes: 'Beautifully rendered' - The Horn Book Magazine, starred review Review Quotes: '[A] lovely study of the ways animals spend the winter.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review Review Quotes: 'Throughout the book, Neal's crisp, clean mixed-media illustrations cleverly provide above- and belowground views, and Messner's back material will educate children about the subnivean zone and animal adaptations' - School Library Journal Review Quotes: 'Messner packs much information into the serene wintry landscape, beautifully captured in Neal's stunning retro-style illustrations.' - The New York Times Review Quotes: 'This book depicting beauty in nature is a gem... Anyone looking for a picture book that also teaches science will love this title' - Library Media Connecton, Starred Review Awards: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens | Recommended | Up to Seven | 2012 - 2012 ; Golden Kite | Winner | Picture Book Text | 2012 - 2012 ; E.B. White Read Aloud Award | Finalist | Picture Book | 2012 - 2012 ; Virginia Readers Choice Award | Nominee | Primary | 2014 - 2014 ; Keystone to Reading Book Award | Nominee | Primary | 2013 - 2013 ; Ladybug Picture Book Award | Nominee | Children's Picture | 2013 - 2013