The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun Hardcover – Picture Book, January 1, 2004 by Wendie C. Old (Author), Paige Billin-Frye (Illustrator) 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 21 ratings TO FLY, THE STORY OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS, Clarion 2002, a book for elementary school readers, won many awards -- one from all the teacher groups (except the Math teachers), Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book 2003, and was on many state reading lists. She enjoys being a children's librarian in a public library. A fun and informative book about the origins of Groundhog Day and an explanation for what's the Groundhog's observations mean and why. It has several chapters, with different focuses on history, the science of the changing seasons and reasons for hibernation, groundhog information, cultural background, the prognostication reliability of Punxsutawney Phil and even a chapter on planning a This book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a Groundhog Day party are included. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun - Old, Wendie C. - Acceptable at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun - Old, Wendie C. - Acceptable 9780807530665 | eBay The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun - Ebook written by Wendie C. Old. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun. The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun by Old, Wendie C. - ISBN 10: 0807530662 - ISBN 13: 9780807530665 - Albert Whitman & Company - 2004 - Hardcover This book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a Groundhog Day party are included. The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun – Wendie Old. This one is packed full of information. It’s set up more like a chapter book – with long paragraphs and TONS of information. I’d compare this to the content that Gail Gibbons’ Groundhog Day! book has, but on massive steroids. Peppered with quirky little boxed riddles (“What is a groundhog’s favorite book? HOLES, by Louis Sachar”), this look at the major hole-digging animal in the eastern US delivers the facts and fun it promises. Readers learn that “groundhogs are woodchucks are whistle pigs are marmots,” that groundhogs perform the important job of aerating earth and creating topsoil, and that “nothing The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun - Kindle edition by Old, Wendie C., Billin-Frye, Paige. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2013-05-20 16:44:52 Bookplateleaf 0003 Boxid IA1126607 Boxid_2 BWB220140928 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City Morton Grove, Ill. Celebrate Groundhog Day with this fun and educational Groundhog Day Printable Book! A great way to engage kids in this amazing tradition! 12. The film ‘Groundhog Day’ popularized the celebration. Previously, few thousands of people would travel to Gobbler’s Knob to celebrate Groundhog Day. The release of the 1993 Columbia Pictures film, ‘Groundhog Day’ starring Bill Murray made the celebration of this tradition quite popular. The number of tourists that visited With Feb. 2 just around the corner, here are some fun facts about Phil and his Groundhog Club, based in Punxsutawney, Pa. Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow during annual Groundhog Day event in The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun by Old, Wendie May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less </p> Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun Hardcover Wendie C. Old at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun Hardcover Wendie C. Old 9780807530665 | eBay ABC of Groundhog Day Book for Kids Toddlers and Preschoolers with Fun Facts.: Happy Groundhog Day! Alphabets Coloring Book with Writing Activities Paperback – January 23, 2023 Groundhog Day is a quirky tradition celebrated every February 2nd. Ever wondered why we rely on a groundhog to predict the weather? Groundhog Day has deep roots in folklore and history, blending ancient customs with modern fun. This day revolves around a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil, who emerges from his burrow to forecast the coming of In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, the nation’s groundhog prognosticators take a stance on the season ahead. If the groundhog sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter.
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