It’s almost Groundhog Day! This fun holiday is celebrated on February 2nd and commemorates the day when a groundhog comes out of its burrow to look for its shadow.
For kids, this holiday is all about learning about groundhogs and predicting whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. If you’re looking for some great Groundhog Day books for kids, check out our list below.
These titles are sure to be hits with your young students and will make the perfect addition to your Groundhog Day activities.
Groundhog’s Day is a fun holiday celebrated annually on February 2nd. On this day many look to the groundhog to determine how much longer winter will last.
The folklore accompaniment states if the groundhog sees its shadow upon emerging from its burrow, that there is a prediction of six more weeks of wintry weather; however, if it does not see its shadow, then spring weather is just around the corner.
This peculiar revered holiday offers many fun activities such as observing movie marathons and baking special treats that honor the groundhog with cookies or cupcakes filled with candy.
To commemorate Groundhog’s Day, preschoolers and kindergarteners everywhere can partake in games such as painting pictures of groundhogs or crafting puppets out of paper bags.
Of course, we love to read books full of groundhog facts and silly stories of Groundhog Day.
Gregory’s Shadow
When Gregory the Groundhog sees his shadow and runs away from it the day before Groundhog Day, he must find a way to overcome his fears in order to make his important appearance at the big event.
Moose is having a Valentine's Day party, and all his friends are so excited! Everyone except Groundhog, that is. If Groundhog sees his shadow outside, he'll hide in his hole for six more weeks and miss the party! Determined to help their friend join them, Moose, Squirrel, Bunny, and Porcupine put their heads together and come up with a plan. But will it be enough to get Groundhog out to play?
Gertie is determined to win the Groundhog Day Celebration Competition. Jeff may think that she is too short to win the competition, but Gertie is in it to win it! That's when the fun gets started with more twists and turns than a pretzel.
The anticipation is building: Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter?
Get ready for this festive occasion with the countdown to Groundhog Day in this fun, rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem.
There’s so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and Groundhog has decided it’s time to tell the world the Hog truth. With the help of a few of his fans, Groundhog is ready to tell everything about himself, from how loud he can whistle (loud), to how fast he can run (not fast), to how many things he uses his teeth for (a lot). Groundhog may be full of himself, but chances are good that, by the end of this book, you’ll agree he’s pretty wonderful!
Every year, people ask Groundhog the same boring old question. Is spring around the corner? Or are we doomed to more winter? Sure, they care about his shadow, but what about him and his interests? He's had enough! Groundhog packs his bags and sets out for a much-needed vacation. Now the town is holding auditions to find someone to fill his spot. None of the animals seem right for the job, though. Not Elephant, not Ostrich, and most certainly not Puppy. No one has Groundhog's flair for the dramatic, but is it too late to woo him back into the spotlight?
It’s Groundhog Day, and everyone is gathered to find out if it’s time for spring. But Groundhog does NOT want to leave his cozy bed in his cozy den. Will the townspeople be able to coax him outside to do his job?
Every year on February 2nd, people all across America 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.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!
Being friends isn't always easy. True friends, however, always find their way back to each other. If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow come February 2nd, young readers will have an idea of where it might be, based on this heartwarming laugh-out-loud story accompanied by David Biedrzycki’s hilarious illustrations.
Professor Groundhog opens a school so groundhogs can learn to accurately forecast the weather each February. Following along with the amusing cast of students, kids are drawn in by the thoroughly engaging tale while they learn fun facts about different animals (groundhogs in particular), seasons, weather, and predicting the weather.
If you’d like to add these books to a full Groundhog Day lesson plan, check out the activities below. I’m sure you’ll find some fun things to add to your activities.
Celebrate Groundhogs Day with kids
Groundhogs Day is a great opportunity to enjoy some festivities with the kids! To make it extra special, why not have them create crafts and printables related to the theme?
Making decorations like a paper plate groundhog. All you need is a paper plate and a brown dot marker.
Additionally, hands-on activities like designing groundhog day hats and play acting skits and poems can be an effective way to engage children while they practice their creative skills.
Experiencing these activities together can be a memorable experience for the whole family.
What’s your favorite way to celebrate Groundhog Day with your children? Leave a comment and let us know.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
