Includes bibliographical references.

The white bear king -- Tanuki's gold -- The mitten -- A cloak for the moon -- The nutcracker -- The poinsettia -- Wee robin red breast -- The little black cat -- The snow maiden -- The silver pine cones -- The apple tree man -- Sister and brother -- The mother of the sea -- The snow queen -- Rabbit's gift -- The children and the sun -- The twelve months -- Brigit and the cailleach.

'Winter Tales' is a fully illustrated treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of the season throughout the world. This stunning book brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the globe-from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia, and Norway. Written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Zanna Goldhawk, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.