Two friends, Bear and Hare, wake up one morning to find it's snowing! Spread after double-page spread show the two enjoying various snowy activities. But Hare seems to be having a much better time than Bear. They catch snowflakes on their tongues, but Bear looks bewildered and uncertain. They make snow angels, but perplexed Bear lies deep in the snow as Hare joyously surveys his perfect bunny prints. Again and again, Hare's exuberance humorously contrasts with Bear's inexplicable unease. It is not until Hare and Bear go sledding that Bear has fun. Gravett's matter-of-fact lines contrast comically with her pencil, watercolor, and crayon illustrations, which showcase the gulf between Hare's and Bear's enjoyment of the snowfall in their subtle but unmistakable facial expressions. Speckled snowflakes adorn the pages throughout, providing continuity and the magical feeling of being out in a snowfall. Though the story is a simple one, these delightfully kind animals and their soft, adorable faces will be ones readers will enjoy getting to know.

In their second outing (Bear & Hare Go Fishing), the two buddies enjoy a snowy day--at least Hare does. Bear eventually has enough of the cold white stuff; when Hare pushes him uphill, Bear hopes they're going "Home?" They do, but not until they both have fun "SLEDDING!" Gravett's expressive illustrations add humor to the gentle story.