"Groundhog Day is here and Hubie is not happy about it. Who has ever heard of an animal predicting the weather? His class is going to do a morning news show about it. Hubie has to be the anchorman. How man weeks left until Hubie is not embarrassed anymore?" -- Back cover.
"In this rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem, the anticipation is building. Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter?"--Provided by publisher.
When Grampie Groundhog decides to retire from forecasting the weather, he has twins Greta and Gregory draw straws to see who will take over the important job, but the winner is so nervous the two put aside their squabbling and work together.
When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the country to accurately forecast the weather, he establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to determine when spring will arrive.
Little Phil Groundhog and his shadow do everything together, but when they grow up the more adventurous shadow wants to travel, so he leaves--but neither is happy, so Phil goes searching for his friend.
"Learn about where groundhogs live, what they eat, and their special role in Groundhog Day festivities. This title includes reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.
