Red is a fox pup who can't wait to get outside and play with his friends. There's only one problem: his friends are too busy. Bernie the bear is stuffing his face with berries, and Gert the grouse is combing her...feet? And everyone is chattering about something called "winter."

Confused and tired, Red settles in for a nap.

He wakes to find his world covered in fluffy white flakes. His friends are ready to play now, but Red isn't sure about this snow stuff. It's cold and wet, and it sticks to his thick fur. Through determination and encouragement from his friends, Red discovers that he's changed, too, and is ready for winter fun.