Groundhog Day! (New & Updated) by Gail Gibbons (English) Paperback Book

Description: Groundhog Day! (New & Updated) by Gail Gibbons Every February 2nd, people all across the country turn their eye toward Pennsylvania, home to the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. They wonder if he will see his shadow that day. This book offers information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and information about the animal at the center of this delightful event. Every February 2nd, people all across the country turn their eye toward Pennsylvania, home to the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. They wonder if he will see his shadow that day. This book offers information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and information about the animal at the FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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!, childrens nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.With her signature combination of simple, clear text and bright illustrations, Gibbons introduces everything you need to know about groundhogs, too-- what they eat, where they live, and how they raise their young.An overview of different Groundhog Day traditions around the country is included, as well as a page of groundhog trivia. A perfect introduction to this unique celebration! Author Biography According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other childrens writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. Review "Gibbons presents the basics, but she also offers information on groundhogs...Familiar artwork extends the text." Review Quote "Gibbons presents the basics, but she also offers information on groundhogs...Familiar artwork extends the text." Details ISBN0823421163 Author Gail Gibbons Short Title GROUNDHOG DAY Pages 32 Language English ISBN-10 0823421163 ISBN-13 9780823421169 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 394.261 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Residence Corinth, VT, US DOI 10.1604/9780823421169 Country of Publication United States Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 2007-08-15 NZ Release Date 2007-08-15 US Release Date 2007-08-15 UK Release Date 2007-08-15 Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Holiday House Inc Publication Date 2007-08-15 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9428608;

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