Groundhog Day (New & Updated)

Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly— what does a groundhog have to do with the weather?

Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows— especially in the town of Punxsutawney— trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up.

In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditio...