Do you teach your students all about Groundhog Day? My students always loved it and one of the ways I peaked their interest was with these fun groundhog day books. These were always a hit, year after year and I am sure your students will like them just as much!
12 Groundhog Day Books for Little Learners
Kids will learn about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of Groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book.
Groundhog Gets a Say by Pamela Curtis Swallow
Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year. In this story, he decides to tell the world all about himself!
Ten Grouchy Groundhogs by Kathryn Heling
The groundhogs can’t wait for winter to end so they can go outside! This sing-song book will be a bedtime favorite in no time.
Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub
This story, set at a school for Groundhogs, is a fresh, informative, and fun look at Groundhog Day through the eyes of the animals who are the stars of it each year.
Grumpy Groundhog by Maureen Wright
In this picture book, Groundhog is way to comfy in his underground bed to get up and go outside. Will the townspeople be able to coax him out?
Groundhog Day by Lisa M. Herrington
This nonfiction book with vivid photographs is written for beginner readers. Young kids will love being able to read about groundhog day by themselves!
Groundhog’s Dilemma by Kristen Remenar
This book about friendship and truth-telling shows what happens when the groundhog takes gifts from his friends in exchange for his reading of the weather.
Groundhog’s Day Off by Robb Pearlman
This cute, funny, and hilarious book is sure to become a favorite. Learn what happens when Groundhog decides that it’s time to take a vacation.
Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off by Pat Stemper Vojta
Will Mr. Groundhog be able to find someone else to take on his yearly responsibilities? Find out in this bilingual (English/Spanish) picture book.
Punxsutawney Phyllis by Susanna Leonard Hill
You know about Punxsutawney Phil, but have you met Phyllis? Phil’s niece is in line for a very big job!
Go to Sleep, Groundhog! by Judy Cox
This adventurous story tells us about what Groundhog does during the other holidays in the year.
Groundhog’s Runaway Shadow by David Biedrzycki
Enjoy a story about the friendship between a groundhog and his shadow. This touching book shows what happens when friends grow apart and then find each other again.
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Don’t forget to check out all of the children’s book lists featured on A Dab of Glue Will Do. Do you have any favorite children’s groundhog day books that are not on the list? If so, please share in the comments below. If you are looking for more groundhog ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom make sure to check out our other groundhog lessons.
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