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Groundhog is shocked and a bit ashamed when he discovers that he does not have innate weather-predicting gifts, especially when his mis-forecast ruins the spring carnival.

Introduces the history of Groundhog Day, presents facts about groundhogs, and discusses the ways people celebrate this holiday.

Simple text discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and habits of groundhogs.

Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties.

Max, Zoe, and their classmates head off on a Groundhog Day field trip, hoping they might get to see a real groundhog.

Describes how Mr. Groundhog tries to give away his Groundhog Day duties so that no one will get mad when he predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.

English and Spanish text describe how Mr. Groundhog tries to give away his Groundhog Day duties so that no one will get mad when he predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.

Photographs and simple text introduce groundhogs and examine their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior.

Introduces young readers to the origins and traditions of Groundhog Day, provides a brief overview of the characteristics of groundhogs, and discusses Groundhog Day celebrations in Pennsylvania, Ontario, New York, and Nova Scotia.

"Groundhog wants to please all the animals, but half of them want spring to come quickly and the other half do not--and all of them think he controls the seasons, so what is a poor groundhog to do on Groundhog Day?"--Provided by publisher.