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Celebrating Groundhog Day : history, traditions, and activities : a holiday book for kids / Karen Bush Gibson ; illustrated by Monika Filipina.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 41 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781647397678
  • 1647397677
  • 9798886504484
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
What is Groundhog Day? -- History and folklore -- How to celebrate -- Around the world -- Digging deeper -- Culture corner -- Glossary.
Summary: Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog Day books for kids explains the holiday's history, traditions, and science--and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Celebrate Groundhog Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9

Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog Day books for kids explains the holiday's history, traditions, and science--and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
Celebratory traditions --Kids will learn what Groundhog Day is and how cultures throughout history have celebrated the coming of spring. Hands-on activities --From making a groundhog mask to baking cookies, find creative activities that encourage kids to get festive. Fun facts and illustrations --Bring Groundhog Day to life for little ones with fascinating facts and colorful pictures that keep them engaged.
Get kids excited to learn more about this unique holiday with this Groundhog Day children's book.

"A Holiday Book for Kids"

Includes bibliographical references (page 41).

What is Groundhog Day? -- History and folklore -- How to celebrate -- Around the world -- Digging deeper -- Culture corner -- Glossary.

Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog Day books for kids explains the holiday's history, traditions, and science--and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.

Age 6-9.

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