The forest edge lies deeply covered in snow before us. Only tracks in the snow testify to the many animals that now face special challenges. Where do hamsters, badgers, and adders seek refuge? What do fish and birds do in winter? How do lizards, snails, and bees protect themselves from ice and snow? Thomas Müller's child-friendly texts and his masterful animal illustrations on a snow-white background immerse us in a very special winter atmosphere in this atmospheric book. We accompany the ptarmigan, deer, and hazel dormouse, along with many other animals, through the cold season and can only marvel at the various strategies of these great and small survival artists.