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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2000 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Gregory's Shadow
Written & illustrated by Don Freeman
A groundhog and his shadow must reunite before Groundhog Day.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 333 ratings
32 pages· 859 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Gregory, a timid groundhog, relies on his friend Shadow for courage. When they get separated while foraging, panic sets in. With Groundhog Day looming, can they find each other before the big event? As Gregory searches through snowy landscapes and earthy tunnels, the pressure mounts. Will they reunite in time to face the world together, or will Gregory face the day alone? This heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery will captivate young readers, leaving them eager to see if Gregory and Shadow can overcome their fears and find their way back to each other.
From the publisher
Gregory is a shy groundhog, and having his friend Shadow close by makes him feel brave. But one day Gregory and Shadow go outside to look for food, and they get separated. Scared and lonely, they search and search for one another. To make matters worse, tomorrow is Groundhog Day, and everyone will be waiting to see if Gregory and his shadow leave their home together. Will the two friends find each other in time for Groundhog Day? Freeman’s adorable, loosely sketched illustrations are colored in a palette of blues for the snowscapes and earth tones for the underground scenes. The simple story line is just right for preschoolers. (Booklist)
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 859
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 45435
Publication
- Published
- December 30, 2002
- First published
- December 28, 2000
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142301968
- OCLC
- 51439819
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