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This collection of Hibernation Stories features tales about animals preparing for and experiencing hibernation. The stories explore different approaches to winter dormancy and highlight various animals, from bears to insects, and the unique challenges they face.
Themes of preparation and survival appear in stories such as Why The Bear Sleeps All Winter, where Brother Bear is trapped into hibernation by Brother Rabbit and his friends each year. Mr. Bear’s Farewell Party focuses on Mr. Bear preparing for hibernation, only to be tricked by Billy Possum and Tim Raccoon. Other stories explore the natural instinct of hibernation, like in The Snail’s Hideaway, where snails burrow underground to survive the winter months.
There are also stories that feature animals struggling with or questioning the process. The Hedgehog that Forgot to Hibernate follows Harold the hedgehog, who misses the preparation period, but finds a solution in a farmer’s barn. Arctic Squirrel Hibernation shows young Hannah the Arctic squirrel overcoming her nervousness about hibernation with the guidance of her mother.
Other stories in the collection feature various animals, including A Bumblebee Queen’s Winter Tale, where the queen bee ensures her colony survives, and Waking Up To Love, which follows Speedy the turtle’s journey to find a mate.
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