★ "Visual beauty plus the beauty of closeness in sad times. Cuddle close
for this one." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
A red fox and a gray dormouse joyfully play in their forest home as the
season begins to change from fall to winter. Soon, the dormouse must
hibernate, and the friends will part. As the time for sleep nears, the
fox tries to keep the dormouse awake. Sleep indeed must come, but not
before the two friends have shared one last story, knowing they will be
together again in the spring.This gentle friendship story is the perfect
allegory for the bedtime ritual. And the reassuring message is clear: "I
will be there for you when you wake."