Groundhog day is coming up and I’m ready for spring! I’ve put together a collection of 13 books about Groundhog Day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun American tradition. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite books on Amazon. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience.
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Groundhog Day!
every february 2, people across the country wonder about the groundhog, punxsutawney phil. Will he see his shadow that day or not? Will spring come sooner or later? Here’s some information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. find it on amazon.
Grumpy Groundhog
It’s groundhog day and everyone gathers to find out if it’s time for spring. But the groundhog doesn’t want to leave his cozy bed in his cozy den. Will the townspeople be able to persuade him to do his job? Kids will love the groundhog’s hilarious antics in this charming rhyming story from the author of sleep, big bear, sleep. find it on amazon.
Groundhog’s Dilemma
After the groundhog announces six more weeks of winter, half of his animal friends are disappointed while the other half are excited. each animal asks the groundhog to make its prediction in its favor for the following year. instead of being truthful about the fact that he just “calls it what he sees it”, he leads them to believe that he can control the weather, accepting gifts of food and favors from him. on the next groundhog day, he finally admits that he made promises that he couldn’t keep because he was trying to please everyone and makes amends. find it on amazon.
Groundhog’s Day Off
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every year, people ask the groundhog the same boring question. Spring is just around the corner? Or are we doomed to more winter? sure, they care about the shadow of him, but what about him and the interests of him? He has had enough! the groundhog packs his bags and prepares for a well-deserved vacation. now the city is holding auditions to find someone to take his place. however, none of the animals seem suited for the job. no elephant, no ostrich, and certainly no cub. No one has the groundhog’s flair for the dramatic, but is it too late to lure him back into the spotlight? This hilarious picture book will leave readers wishing it was Groundhog Day all year long. find it on amazon.
The Secret of the First One Up
When Lila, a young groundhog, objects to going to sleep for the winter, Uncle Wilbur tells her to rest so she can try to be the first to wake up in the spring and discover a big secret. in fact, she is the first groundhog to wake up and she quickly runs down the tunnel and into the open air, where all the non-hibernating animals greet her and she learns from them how important her shadow is. This book can be used for holiday celebrations or as an addition to a story hour or hibernation unit. find it on amazon.
Gregory’s Shadow
Gregory is a shy groundhog, and having his friend around makes him feel brave. but one day gregory and shadow go out to look for food and they separate. scared and alone, they search and search for each other. To top it off, tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and everyone will be waiting to see if Gregory and his shadow get out of their house together. Will the two friends meet in time for Groundhog Day? find it on amazon.
Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off
mr. the groundhog tries to give up his groundhog day duties. she no longer wants to be blamed for six more weeks of winter. she asks his friends to take on the responsibilities, but they are not interested. instead, one by one her friends show her how perfectly she fits the role. find it on amazon.
Double Trouble Groundhog Day
Grampie the Woodchuck decides to leave the family job of forecasting the weather to one of his grandchildren. but which? Gregory wants to do it, but so does her twin, Greta. The two flip straws and Gregory wins. Just before the big day, Gregory loses his glasses, so Greta comes to the rescue. together, the twins announce “spring is coming!” and everyone celebrates. find it on amazon.
Substitute Groundhog
It’s almost groundhog day! but this year the groundhog is not feeling well. dr Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. then the groundhog has an idea: he can hire a substitute! perhaps the squirrel can be the substitute, the eagle or the bear. find it on amazon.
Go to Sleep, Groundhog
The poor groundhog can’t sleep. he pitches he tacks. finally, he gets out of bed and goes to explore. outside his lair, he finds amazing sights he’s never seen before: glowing pumpkin lanterns, gobbling turkeys and twinkling holiday lights. but shouldn’t the groundhog be in bed? Without sleep, how will you get up for your big day? find it on amazon.
Who Will See Their Shadows This Year?
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It’s February 2nd and all the animals are tired of winter. but why should the groundhog always be famous for seeing his shadow? Who else wants to try a chicken? a polar bear? a camel?
none of them seem quite right. so who will see the shadows of him this year? find it on amazon.
Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day!
It’s almost groundhog day and the town of piccadilly is in an uproar because gretchen groundhog won’t come out. Her Great-Uncle Gus is too old to keep looking for his shadow, now it’s Gretchen’s turn. but she is too shy. find it on amazon.
Groundhog Gets a Say
There’s more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and the groundhog has decided it’s time to tell the world the truth about pigs. With the help of some of his fans, the groundhog is ready to tell everything about himself, from how loud he can whistle (loud), how fast he can run (not fast), to how many things he uses his teeth (a lot). ). the groundhog may be full of himself, but chances are good that by the end of this book you’ll agree that he’s wonderful. a fun, fact-filled look at what happens when a very proud groundhog speaks. find it on amazon.
so what do you think? Will it be an early spring or will it be a long winter? either way, I suspect it will only last six weeks!
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