Grumpy Groundhog
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Grumpy Groundhog

By Maureen Wright, Amanda Haley (Illustrator)

Groundhog refuses to leave his bed. Can the town convince him to predict spring?

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32 pages· 503 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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On Groundhog Day, the town eagerly awaits the prediction of spring, but there's a problem—Groundhog is too cozy in his den to come out. As the townspeople try various antics to lure him outside, the question remains: will Groundhog fulfill his duty, or will winter linger longer? This charming rhyming tale captures the humorous struggle between comfort and responsibility, leaving readers wondering if Groundhog will finally emerge to do his job.

From the publisher

It’s Groundhog’s Day, and everyone is gathered to find out if it’s time for spring. But Groundhog does NOT want to leave his cozy bed in his cozy den. Will the townspeople be able to coax him outside to do his job? Kids will love the humorous antics of Groundhog in this delightful rhyming tale from the author of Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
503
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about mammalsBooks about Groundhog's DayBooks about woodchucks and groundhogsBooks about community
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
January 7, 2014
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781477847053

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