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Friday is Groundhog’s Day! I don’t know about you guys but after our huge deep freeze this week I am praying that we can have an early spring. Either way, it’s a fun day to have a themed book day with the kiddos. There are so many cute books for Groundhog’s Day available and it would make a great themed reading time to celebrate the big day. Check these out at your local library for Friday or I also included links to purchase them on Amazon. I wanted to help support literacy so we will be including a $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway as well, so make sure to enter.

Grumpy Groundhog:

It’s Groundhog Day, and everyone is gathered to find out if it’s time for spring. But Groundhog does NOT want to leave his cozy bed in his cozy den. Will the townspeople be able to coax him outside to do his job? Kids will love the humorous antics of Groundhog in this delightful rhyming tale from the author of Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep.





Groundhog Day!:

Every February 2, people all across America wonder about the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day or won’t he? Will spring come early or late? Here is information about Groundhog Day and its origins, as well as facts about the animal at the center of this delightful annual event.





Groundhog’s Delima:

After Groundhog announces six more weeks of winter, half his animal friends are disappointed, while the other half are excited. Each animal asks Groundhog to make his prediction in their favor the following year. Rather than being truthful about the fact that he just “calls it as he sees it,” he leads them to believe he can control the weather, accepting their gifts of food and favor. On the next Groundhog Day, he finally admits he made promises he couldn’t keep because he was trying to please everyone and makes amends.





Groundhog’s Day Off:

Every year, people ask Groundhog the same, boring old question. Is spring around the corner? Or are we doomed to more winter? Sure, they care about his shadow, but what about him and his interests? He’s had enough! Groundhog packs his bags and sets out for a much-needed vacation.

Now the town is holding auditions to find someone to fill his spot. None of the animals seem right for the job, though. Not Elephant, not Ostrich, and most certainly not Puppy. No one has Groundhog’s flair for the dramatic, but is it too late to woo him back into the spotlight?





Groundhog Weather School:

Ever wonder where Groundhog Day first began? Want to know the reason why we have different weather seasons? Curious about how some plants and animals can help predict the weather? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at Groundhog Weather School!

This clever story—starring a cast of lovable groundhog characters—is a fresh, informative, and fun look at Groundhog Day through the eyes of the animals who are the stars of it each year.





Groundhog’s Runaway Shadow:

Phil and his shadow used to do everything together. But Phil got tired of Shadow shadowing him, so Shadow up and left. True friends, however, have a way of finding each other somehow. If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow come February 2nd, young readers will have an idea of where it might be, based on this sweet story accompanied by David Biedrzycki’s hilarious illustrations.





Subsitute Groundhog:

“This whimsical story is sure to please… Ember’s warm illustrations alternate between single-page drawings, spreads, and spot art, making the book as cozy as Groundhog’s home. The pictures add much life to the various animals as well as to the humor of the search. In the end, Groundhog is forced to think about what makes him perfect for the job, and his wise appointment of a substitute results in an unlikely friend.” – School Library Journal





Punxsutawney Phyllis:

Phyllis is not like other groundhogs. She loves to splash in the cold river in springtime, roast in the summer sun, tromp through the winter snow. Every kind of weather makes her happy. This year on February 2, she is excited because she can feel that an early spring is in the air. But how will she get Uncle Phil out of bed to make his official Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Day prediction?





The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun:

Grade 2-5 – Billin-Frye’s illustrations are so engaging that readers may, at first glance, think that this is a simple picture book. However, the table of contents and densely packed pages of text tell a different story. The first chapter opens with a detailed description of an early morning scene on February 2 in Punxsutawney, PA: the crowds, the fireworks, the music, and the magical moment when the Groundhog Handler reaches into an artificial tree stump, rudely awakens furry Phil, and “listens” to his prediction. The writing sometimes succeeds at being lighthearted, but it’s heavy going when the author uses words like “prognosticator,” “verdict,” and “groundhogeese.” The high point of one chapter is the color-splashed painting of a happy, dancing crowd; a smiling man is holding aloft a puzzled groundhog that is thinking, “Why they’re celebrating six more weeks of winter, I just don’t know.” Other chapters cover “The Reason for Seasons,” facts about groundhogs, details about hibernation, the beginnings of the groundhog festival, other animals famous for predicting the weather, and directions for putting together a Groundhog Day party. Unfortunately, the information is not always clearly presented. The author also makes inscrutable decisions about which words to define and which to assume that kids will know. Teachers or parents using this book with children will need to pre-read and then provide some of their own explanations. Still, this title provides some important facts that will slake curiosity, some groan-evoking riddles, and consistently adorable illustrations. – Susan Weitz, Spencer-Van Etten Schools, Spencer, NY

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Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather:

Geoffrey Groundhog has become a local celebrity for successfully predicting how long winter will last. Everyone awaits his prediction each February 2, when he emerges from his burrow to look for his shadow. But Geoffrey’s fame has grown out of control—and so has the commotion surrounding his burrow! With television lights and cameras crowding him, he can’t even see the ground, much less his shadow. How will he make his spring prediction? How will anyone know if they should wax their surfboards or their skis?





Gregory’s Shadow:

Gregory is a shy groundhog, and having his friend Shadow close by makes him feel brave. But one day Gregory and Shadow go outside to look for food, and they get separated. Scared and lonely, they search and search for one another. To make matters worse, tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and everyone will be waiting to see if Gregory and his shadow leave their home together. Will the two friends find each other in time for Groundhog Day?





Groundhog Day (Sammy the Bird Book):

It’s Groundhog Day and Sammy needs your help! Will Sammy find a groundhog—and will it see its shadow? Read the book to find out!

This is a read-aloud kids book and is easy to read. The target age range audience is for toddlers, preschool and young children.

This is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. It is suitable for parents to read to their children. Grandparents will definitely enjoy reading this book to their grandchildren.

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Groundhog Day Suit:

Groundhog realizes he has an important message to deliver on Groundhog Day. He wants to arrive from his den in style! Join this enthusiastic groundhog as he adds finishing touches to his brand new suit. Groundhog snips sew and add decorations. He has to look perfect during his big moment!

“Groundhog Day Suit” has an engaging rhyming style which is sure to keep the attention of young children. This book is perfect for a festive holiday read aloud and storytimes.





Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day:

It’s almost Groundhog Day, and the town of Piccadilly is all a-buzz because Gretchen Groundhog will not Go Out. Her Great-Uncle Gus is too old to look for his shadow anymore–now it’s Gretchen’s turn. But she’s too shy.





Ten Grouchy Groundhogs:

TEN GROUCHY GROUNDHOGS is a hilarious countdown story about a den of grouchy, grubby, gobbling, Gabby, giggly, groovy, graceful, glitzy, gleeful, groggy groundhogs getting ready for their great big day.





Giveaway:

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