Carl R Sams

Forest animals, awakened by the birds' warning that there is a stranger in the woods, set out to discover if there is danger and find, instead, a wonderful surprise.

The nights grew longer. The winds blew colder. It was a time of changing seasons."Have you gathered your nuts yet, Spotty?" the chipmunk asked the fawn as he scurried through the woods burying nuts here and there. "I heard it from the rabbit, who heard it from the owl...winter's coming early this year, you better get ready!" But was he ready? Was he paying attention to his heartsong?

When winter comes, a snowman welcomes all of his old friends, including birds, squirrels, and deer.

Animals--including a white-footed mouse, a tree frog, and a fawn--play hide-and-seek with the reader as they explain how they disguise themselves from predators.

The resident birds and animals react to snowman appearing in their woods after a winter snow.

Journey deep into the winter woods and meet two snowdrifts, Pierre and Janine. Together they introduce you to their forest friends and reminisce about a time when a mysterious stranger came to visit.