5 Groundhog Day Books for Kids
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Groundhog Day celebrates an old Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog see a shadow, winter will last 6 more weeks. If it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. It’s more tradition than science, but it makes for fun reading. Crack open these 5 Groundhog Day books for kids…
Groundhog Gets a Say by Pamela Curtis Swallow. There’s so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and Groundhog has decided it’s time to tell the world the Hog truth. With the help of a few of his fans, Groundhog is ready to tell everything about himself.
Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox by Susan Blackaby and Carmen Segovia. Happy Groundhog Day! But when Brownie steps outside, there's not even the slightest sign of spring—just her shadow, a frosty field, and a hungry fox who wants to munch her for lunch. Determined not to become a meal, Brownie finds a clever and tasty way to melt the ice and turn Fox into a friend…and make the wait for winter's end a little warmer.
Groundhog’s Day Off by Robb Pearlman and Brett Hellquist. 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.
Grumpy Groundhog by Maureen Wright. 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?
Groundhog Day! by Gail Gibbons. Children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.
