This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Celebrated on april 2nd on an annual basis, international childrens book day is a day that celebrates children literature in all of its forms and acknowledges the writers which create it. Kids will love the humorous antics of groundhog in this delightful rhyming tale from the author of. Groundhog day books that kids will dig for groundhogs day. Its the perfect science lesson that the kids will love learning about. Books about groundhog day for preschoolers verywell family. This book is a fresh informative text that takes a look at groundhog weather school. This groundhog day craft is the perfect activity to do with your preschoolers. Groundhog day for kids worksheets, lessons, and printables. Groundhog day activity for kindergarten or preschool. Groundhog day this factfilled rookie readabout holiday book introduces the youngest readers to the festivities and history of groundhog day. Its a colorful, nonfiction book that clearly explains what a ground is, what it does, how it makes its home, how it survives winter, and many other interesting facts about groundhogs.
Groundhug day by anne marie pace and illustrated by christopher denise, reminds me of the 1985 classic children s book, if you give a mouse a cookie. Jan 28, 2015 the best kids books for groundhog day celebration. What does it mean if the groundhog sees he shadow on ground hog s day. These groundhog day activities for kids are a great way to learn more about groundhogs, shadows, and more. If mature christians could share one message with kids collectively, it might be this. This book provides plenty of information, but in the frame of a sweetly clever story for children in kindergarten to early elementary school. This is a wonderful collection of books for your home or classroom library. If the groundhog does not see its shadow, it will emerge from its burrow, signifying an imminent end to winter and an early start to spring. A celebration takes place in a town whose name is fun to say. Groundhog may be full of himself, but chances are good that, by the end of this book, youll agree hes pretty wonderful. Groundhog day read aloud story time bedtime story read along books. This book can be paired with its groundhog day, dear dragon, its twin text fiction. This list of 10 cute kids books for groundhog day will help you celebrate if winter is staying or if spring is finally here. Kids get a kick out of these books and so do i, so i wanted to share them with you today.
It is about a groundhog who wants to be appreciated for more than his meteorological skills decide to go on vacation. Groundhog goes outside fantasy fiction 170 words, level g grade 1, lexile 380l. Morris of morgantown, in pennsylvania dutch country, according to the book on the subject by don yoder. The groundhog will emerge from hibernation and if he sees his shadow, winter is not over. Here is a list of groundhog day books your kids will love. Find out about punxsutawney phil, he lives in punxsutawney, pennsylvania and if he pops up and see. Its groundhog day fun holiday song for kids jack hartmann. This nonfiction book with vivid photographs is written for beginner readers. Here are some groundhogthemed books that will get you and your kids in the mood. My kids enjoyed creating their own flip book animations, and designing homes for groundhogs using recycled materials. Groundhogs for kids groundhog day wild animals youtube. Day book this book happy groundhog day book signing children s literature story time childrens books books to read reading books brownie groundhog and the february fox written by susan blackaby, illustrated by carmen segovia hardcover, sterling publishing, january 2011 recommended for. Groundhog day ebooklibrary childrens book publishers.
Groundhog s day is celebrated in the usa on february 2 in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. A little too advanced for my kiddos, but maybe another year. Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press the beast has not seen its shadow. When grampie groundhog decides that it is time for him to kick back and to retire. Every year on february 2nd, people all across america watch groundhogs come out of their. My diverse classroom of 20 students all loved this book, and continued to look at it during dear time. Celebrating groundhog day can be a fun event for kids to experience. Will we have more winter or will spring finally arrive. Punxsutawney phil s books and puppets are perfect for kids of all ages even 60 year olds. Groundhog day preschool and kindergarten activities kidssoup.
Groundhog day is a cute holiday, especially for kids. See more ideas about groundhog day, groundhog day activities and day book. Each page has coordinating clip art that can be colored by students. This illustrated tale of the holiday gives kids a beginning background to who punxsutawney phil is and why we celebrate groundhog day for children in kindergarten to early elementary school. This is a nice collection of books which are just perfect. Groundhogs day off childrens read aloud video dailymotion. Exactly one year later, townspeople made the first trip to gobblers knob, the hill where the famous groundhog. Would be good to use with a predictions mini lesson. Groundhog stays up late margery cuyler 0802797326 9780802797322 groundhog loves to run and play.
See our editors favorite books each month for kids of all ages. If the sun is shining and he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. Children will love reading these groundhog day books in celebration of groundhog s day and learning about the weather, shadows, hibernation, and more. Its groundhog day by steven kroll, jeni bassett illustrator worried that an early spring will ruin his ski lodge business, roland raccoon takes drastic steps to prevent godfrey groundhog from looking for his shadow on groundhog day. Fun childrens books for groundhog day a nation of moms. Its a kidtime storytime perfect for groundhogs day. The earliest mention of groundhog day is an entry on february 2, 1840, in the diary of james l. Jun 28, 2012 i know the answers to these questions. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun american tradition. Gail gibbons clear, simple wording presents information about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. As today is groundhog s day 2 february, i thought it would be apropos to read this book.
Ben and hollys little kingdom official channel recommended for you 1. International childrens book day in 20202021 when, where. Groundhog day children books your kids are going to love. Just for the record, winter is my least favourite season so im always hoping for six more weeks till spring. Illustrations are good, the plot is easy to understand and enjoyable, and this book could also be used in teaching character education. Groundhog weather school by joan holub holub is another favorite author of ours, and this book is full of facts and fun. Teachers notes look inside find out where groundhogs live, what they eat, and their special role in groundhog day festivities. Jan 15, 2017 groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring. On february 2, it is believed that the groundhog comes out of his burrow. Many of these activities include elements of science, engineering, math, and art. I brought this to give you some idea of how long twenty inches is. Everything you always wanted to know about woodchucks day it rained hearts. Everything you always wanted to know about woodchucks punxsutawney phyllis. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an indepth look at this uniquely american holiday.
Preschool and kindergarten groundhog day crafts and activities. Groundhog day is celebrated in the united states and canada every february 2 nd. Gus the groundhog cant remember the last time he saw his shadow, and he is getting worried. Clear weather on that day means that winter will persist for six more weeks. The best groundhog day books for kids a little library. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about groundhog day on my amazon page. Follow along with grandma as she reads aloud groundhog day. Groundhog s day off is a children s picture book written by robb pearlman and illustrated by brett helquist. I love focusing on groundhog day with preschoolers. Cuddle up with our adorable groundhog plush puppets and read all 4 different groundhog storybooks. My friend, dutch author and wildlife photographer, lieve snellings, publishes a charming series about groundhogs with interesting facts for kids alongside comically photoshopped images of real groundhogs in their natural settings. Groundhog day quick print activity book or smaller grade 4 book excludes.
The groundhog day book of facts and fun by wendie c. Funny groundhog animal coloring book great gift for birthday party to. He decides to wax eloquent on all the attributes of the wonderful animal that is a groundhog to his fellow animals so they will know how special he is, all the time, not just on groundhog day. Will it be six more weeks of winter, or is spring on its way. Groundhog day fun in the classroom gail gibbons groundhog day book is a great resource and circle time readaloud. Mar 20, 2020 groundhog day books and activities for young children. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. It rsquo s groundhog day save to list other books you might like. Young kids will love being able to read about groundhog day by themselves. The children s heads nod affirmatively as their eyes watch the yardstick to see what i intend to do with it. Groundhog day books for kids its the second day of february, and you know what that means. This informational text, nonfiction beginningtoread book contains highfrequency words and content vocabulary.
We have also started focusing a little more on time, so i decided to write a little book to reinforce this skill. Legend says that when a groundhog wakes up from hibernation and peeks out of its burrow, if it sees its shadow it gets scared and hides back underground. Exactly one year later, townspeople made the first trip to. Get your child ready for preschool by reading them books. Jan 30, 2018 these groundhog day activities for kids are a great way to learn more about groundhogs, shadows, and more. Story of groundhogs day off for groundhogs day kid book read aloud duration. Groundhog day activities for teachers and students hands on crafts, reading activities, books, and predictions.
Ben and hollys little kingdom full episode spies cartoons for kids duration. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Fun facts about weather and groundhogs is a great book about weather. In groundhug day, moose is planning a party for valentines day. Grumpy groundhog groundhog day for kids childrens book read aloud duration. Groundhog books, punxsutawney phil childrens books, groundhog. The characters and settings are too cartoony for my taste, and the thought that a raccoon would kidnap a groundhog is just too unbelievable, even for a children s book. For even more learning activities featuring winter animals, check out these great posts from some of my blogging friends. We love reading with our kids, and what better way than when there is a fun occasion to talk about. Story of groundhogs day off for groundhogs day kid book read. A delicious tongue twister of a picture book that features a little round greyhound and a little round groundhog. Included is a printable student book 7 pages that is packed with studentfriendly information about groundhog day. Im sure youve noticed that ive brought a yardstick with me today.
This book shares the story of groundhog day from the groundhog s perspective. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. These books are a great way to share this cultural tradition with young kids, while also teaching them about nature and wildlife. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books about groundhog day that you can share in the classroom with your students. See my listmania list for other groundhog day recommendations. Groundhog day is one of those holidays that arent really a holiday as its pretty much over before you even crawl out of bed and, no one gets the day off. This offering is for a teacher lot of 11 february theme books, as listed above. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a groundhog day party are included. Dec 27, 2016 a greyhound, a groundhog, by emily jenkins book spotlight. The first official groundhog day was celebrated on february 2, 1886, in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, with a proclamation in the punxsutawney spirit by the newspapers editor, clymer freas. Mar 10, 2018 groundhogs day off childrens read aloud. Fun facts about weather and groundhogs written by joan holub and illustrated by kristin sorra was published by puffin books in 20.
Germans would watch the badger emerge from its hole to see whether it cast a shadow on the ground, which it would only do if it was a sunny day. Apr 29, 2020 it s groundhog day by steven kroll, jeni bassett illustrator worried that an early spring will ruin his ski lodge business, roland raccoon takes drastic steps to prevent godfrey groundhog from looking for his shadow on groundhog day. This one includes facts about groundhog day, facts about why the seasons change, and even shows kids what things in nature really predict the weather. The observance of groundhog day in the united states first occurred in german communities in pennsylvania, according to known records.
Groundhog day quick print activity book or smaller grade 3 book excludes read and write leveled book grade 4. Its so much fun trying to predict whether or not punxsutawney phil will see his shadow. Groundhog day holds hidden opportunities to teach a very important lesson to kids born on the information highway, where everything seems to come a lot more quickly. To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these groundhog day books for kids and find one to share with your students.
The history and the holiday showtime for punxsutawney phil reading and writing book for groundhog day a groggy groundhog hidden pictures worksheet book kids love these. Compared to other groundhog day picture books, this ones pretty weak. Groundhog gets a say, by pamela curtis swallow and denise bunkus its the day after groundhog day, and the groundhog wonders where all his attention has gone. Will gus be able to find his shadow or something even more exciting. Make sure to add some of these cute kids books for groundhog day to help the celebration. Make groundhog day fun with these printable groundhog day activities. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books from amazon. This is a cute book about what happens when groundhog is sick on his big day. In this fictional tale, the groundhog looks to find someone else to fill his spot.
Easy paper plate groundhog day craft for preschoolers. According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on groundhog day, it will retreat back into its burrow to hibernate for an additional six weeks of winter. Perfect for science lessons on groundhog day both at home or in the classroom. As adults, we dont usually give as much thought to this event as kids do, so it is fun to make it into an exciting time. Fun facts about weather and groundhogs paperback december 5, 20. It is an event that is sponsored by the international board on books for young people, a nonprofit agency that was created in 1952. A perfect book to introduce groundhog day on february 2. See more ideas about groundhog day, kids prints and coloring pages. This book is similar to laura numeroffs words and felicia bonds illustrations. Kids will learn about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book. We always do a pancake breakfast i have a groundhog shaped cookie cutter to cut out the pancakes and we watch the live stream of punxsutawney phils prognostication. Teacher lot 12 february childrens books valentines day. Groundhogs day off, by robb pearlman and brett helquist. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Make groundhog day puppets using a paper bag and construction paper. Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year. The groundhog day book is a book about the groundhog, its life, eating habits, hibernation, burrows, and about the traditions that surround it. Groundhog day booklet those looking for a full day or two of academic fu. I have groundhog s day off but am excited to order grumpy groundhog and punxsutawney phyllis for my kids this year. Old this book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of groundhog day.
All of this information is presented around the fun premise of a weather school run by professor groundhog. In double trouble groundhog day by bethany roberts and illustrated by lorinda bryan cauley, we learn what happens when there are two groundhogs who are charged with predicting the weather for the next few weeks, instead of just one. So when winter comes, groundhog refuses to hibernate, even though his friends warn that hell b. Groundhog day is a popular tradition celebrated in the united states and canada on february2nd. G began posting a forecast for groundhog day in 2008.