Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?

Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson

Part of the Harper Trophy Books series

A groundhog's quest for spring leads to a Groundhog Day mix-up.

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48 pages· ~770L
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Bookroo's summary

In a delightful tale, a curious groundhog embarks on a quest to find signs of spring. But when a Groundhog Day mix-up occurs, the adventure takes an unexpected turn. Will the groundhog uncover the truth about the changing seasons, or will the snow keep its secrets? This charming story, perfect for young readers, invites you to join the groundhog's whimsical journey and discover the magic of springtime.

From the publisher

Crockett Johnson’s charming book about a groundhog searching for signs of spring is now back in print! First published in 1959, this edition of the funny story about a Groundhog Day mix-up features refreshed cover artwork ready to delight a whole new generation of readers.With slightly more text than Harold and the Purple Crayon, this book is great for beginning readers or for reading aloud with little ones. Pair it with Crockett Johnson’s Time for Spring for even more snow-turned-to-springtime fun!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~770L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
January 5, 2016
First published
January 1, 1990
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062430373

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