6 Picture Books About Groundhog Day

Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather, by Bruce Koscielniak
Shadow or no shadow? The weather (and everyone’s mood) depends on it! Geoffrey thinks it’s easy to predict the weather, but is it? Everyone is counting on him, so no pressure! But what happens when the hubbub of camera lights and crowds prevents Geoffrey from watching for his shadow?

Groundhog Gets A Say, by Pamela Curtis Swallow and Denise Bunkus
It’s the day after Groundhog Day, and the groundhog wonders where all his attention has gone. 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. Kids will enjoy learning many fun and little-known facts about groundhogs.

The Night Before Groundhog Day, by Natasha Wing and Amy Wummer
We’re tired of Groundhog day not receiving attention and celebration that it deserves. This year, let’s countdown to Groundhog Day with Natasha Wing’s The Night Before Groundhog Day. This rhyming story book that reads like a melody is sure to put everyone in a jolly mood in anticipation for Spring.

Substitute Groundhog, by Pat Miller and Kathi Ember
Groundhog Day is at the brink of being cancelled when the Groundhog comes down with a flu. But too early to be disappointed! The Groundhog has a plan – find a substitute groundhog! The Groundhog is organizing an audition to find a substitute to carry out an important task. Will the substitute be the Bear, the Eagle, the Squirrel, or will Groundhog Day really be cancelled this year?

Groundhog’s Dilemma, by Kristen Remenar and Matt Faulkner
You can’t please everybody, and the underappreciated groundhog especially knows how true that is. Half the animals like it when the groundhog sees his shadow, and half don’t. What will groundhog do when the animals try to influence his prediction? Bear wants six more weeks of winter, but sparrow doesn’t! Groundhog just says what he sees! Will his animal friends understand?

Gregory’s Shadow, by Don Freeman
Gregory and his friend, his Shadow, stick together. Gregory is a bit timid, so having his Shadow with him all the time makes him feel brave. But on the day before Groundhog Day, Gregory and his Shadow somehow get split up, and Shadow is left above ground. No one can help him, not the scarecrow and not the tree. Finally, he takes refuge in a barn. Can Gregory find him there in time for Groundhog Day?