Marcus Pfister

The winter forest is covered in a thick blanket of cold, white snow, and Hopper the little hare is not enjoying it at all. His paws are freezing, and he is entirely tired of chewing on dry, tough bark for dinner. He wishes the bright, warm days of spring would hurry up and arrive. But winter is not entirely boring. Hopper soon finds himself tumbling through the snowdrifts with his good friend Nick. Together, they have thrilling encounters with a magnificent stag and experience a heart-pounding escape from a swooping falcon. Guided by his patient mother, Hopper learns how to safely navigate the icy landscape and search for food, discovering that even the chilliest season can be full of exciting adventures.

Winter has lasted a long time, and Hopper the hare is eager for a change. When his mother cheerfully announces that spring is finally coming, Hopper is thrilled. However, he completely misunderstands her. Thinking that Spring is a new friend coming to visit, he bounds out of his cozy den to search for him. He hops through the melting snow and asks every animal he meets if they have seen someone named Spring. He questions a busy mole, a friendly bear, and even a wise owl. None of them can introduce him to Spring, but they all point out the melting ice, the budding flowers, and the warmer breeze. Through his funny mistakes, Hopper ends up making wonderful new friends and discovers exactly what the changing season really means.