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Groundhog Day stories for children (a comparison)
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Punxsutawney PhyllisPunxsutawney Phyllis by Susanna Leonard Hill
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Young Phyllis the groundhog wants to be the weather-forecasting groundhog. Can she do it? 5 stars.
Secret Of The First One UpSecret Of The First One Up by Iris Hiskey Arno
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Lila's Uncle Wilbur is usually the first groundhog to awaken each February. This year, Lila wants to learn the secret. 5 stars.
It's Up to You, Griffin!It's Up to You, Griffin! by Susan T. Pickford
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Mother Nature asks Griffin to wake the animals up when Spring comes. He's a little worried about danger lurking outside the burrow. 5 stars.
Shadow Chaser: From the Land of Barely ThereShadow Chaser: From the Land of Barely There by Stephen Cosgrove
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Gabriel Groundhog is afraid of shadows and is therefore hesitant to leave his burrow on Groundhog Day. His friends help him out. Fantastic illustrations. 5 stars.
Substitute GroundhogSubstitute Groundhog by Pat Miller
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Groundhog is sick and can't perform his February 2nd duties. He posts an ad for a substitute weather teller, and a variety of animals audition for the job and fail. The winner is an armadillo visiting from Texas. He finds a way to bring spring to Groundhog's life. 5 stars.
The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and FunThe Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun by Wendie C. Old
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Not a story book, but certainly the best overall information children's book I've seen about Groundhog Day. Includes lots of riddles and neat illustrations to keep kids interested. 5 stars.
Wake Up, Groundhog! (Little Golden Book)Wake Up, Groundhog! (Little Golden Book) by Susan Korman
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Gregory Groundhog's friends keep trying to wake him up to find out if Spring will come early. When he finally awakes, his friends all want to take naps. 4 stars.
Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day!Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day! by Abby Levine
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Gretchen Groundhog thinks she's too shy to Go Out on February 2nd. She learns that EVERY groundhog felt the same way, the first time. 4 stars.
Gregory's ShadowGregory's Shadow by Don Freeman
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Gregory Groundhog and his Shadow are constant companions that get separated just before Groundhog Day. 4 stars.
Groundhog Day!Groundhog Day! by Gail Gibbons
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With colorful illustrations to brighten up a winter day, this informative book provides the history of Groundhog Day and looks at its contemporary celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It's nonfiction, not a story book. 4 stars.
Go to Sleep, Groundhog!Go to Sleep, Groundhog! by Judy Cox
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In very un-groundhog-like behavior, the Groundhog of this story keeps waking up once a month over the winter. He sees things he'd never seen before. 4 stars.
Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the WeatherGeoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather by Bruce Koscielniak
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Geoffrey Groundhog does a good job at predicting the weather for his first attempt. The following year? Well, that's another story. 4 stars.
Great Groundhogs!: A Harry & Emily Adventure (Holiday House Reader)Great Groundhogs!: A Harry & Emily Adventure (Holiday House Reader) by Karen Gray Ruelle
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Kitty siblings Harry and Emily attempt to entice a groundhog into their yard so they can find out if Spring is coming. A chapter book for beginning readers. 4 stars.
Groundhog Day (Hello Reader!) (Hello Reader! Level 1 (Prebound))Groundhog Day (Hello Reader!) (Hello Reader! Level 1 (Prebound)) by Betsy Lewin
Level One readers are introduced to the concept of Groundhog Day and the importance of Phil's shadow. 4 stars.
Fluffy Meets The Groundhog (level 3) (Hello Reader)Fluffy Meets The Groundhog (level 3) (Hello Reader) by Kate Mcmullan
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A fun Level Three book for beginning readers. Fluffy (the classroom guinea pig) and his friends get caught up in the Groundhog/pig Day shadow search. 4 stars.
Story of Punxsutawney Phil, "the Fearless Forecaster" (Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil)Story of Punxsutawney Phil, "the Fearless Forecaster" (Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil) by Julia Moutran
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Two stories: One introduces us to Phil, Philomena, and Barney; the Second describes how Phil and Philomena spend the winter at Gobbler's Knob. 4 stars.
A Garden for a GroundhogA Garden for a Groundhog by Lorna Balian
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The O'Learys spend time over the winter planning a farm garden that will have a special portion JUST for the resident groundhog. 4 stars.
It's Groundhog DayIt's Groundhog Day by Steven Kroll
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Godfrey Groundhog predicts months ahead of time that spring will come early. Roland Raccoon doesn't like that announcement and kidnaps Godfrey in an attempt to sabotage Groundhog Day. 3 stars.
Greedy Groundhogs (Pee Wee Scouts No. 22)Greedy Groundhogs (Pee Wee Scouts No. 22) by Judy Delton
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A chapter book for older readers. The Pee Wee Scouts must see a groundhog emerge from his burrow in February to earn a badge. 3 stars.
Groundhog Day (Ready-to-Read. Level 1)Groundhog Day (Ready-to-Read. Level 1) by Margaret McNamara
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Elementary teacher Mrs. Connor introduces Groundhog Day by writing a somewhat mediocre poem on the blackboard; and her students use Chester the hamster as a substitute groundhog in predicting the coming of Spring. 3 stars.
Andrew McGroundhog and His Shady ShadowAndrew McGroundhog and His Shady Shadow by Peter J. Welling
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Andrew McGroundhog lives in Scotland, in a time before his kind even heard of hibernation. His Shadow bonks him on his nose to get what he wants. 2 stars.