It's almost Groundhog Day! Everyone knows that Groundhog has an important job to do every February 2, but this year he's not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. But how will people know the weather forecast if Groundhog is down in his hole in bed? Then Groundhog has in idea—he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle, or Bear. But at the substitute auditions, Groundhog realizes that none of his friends is quite right for the job. Will he be able to find a substitute or will Groundhog Day be cancelled this year?
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Release date
September 1, 2010 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780807593264
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 2.6
- Lexile® Measure: 510
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 0-2
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Reviews
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December 1, 2006
K-Gr 3-This whimsical story is sure to please. Groundhog comes down with the flu just before his big day, so he has to hold auditions for substitute weather tellers. As the local animals show up, he is forced to get more and more specific in his requirementsfor instance, Bear is able to fit into Groundhogs hole, but he snoozes instead of checking his shadow. The animal that finally fills the bill is a surprising choice that will give readers a chuckle. Embers warm illustrations alternate between single-page drawings, spreads, and spot art, making the book as cozy as Groundhogs home. The pictures add much life to the various animals as well as to the humor of the search. In the end, Groundhog is forced to think about what makes him perfect for the job, and his wise appointment of a substitute results in an unlikely friend."Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ"Copyright 2006 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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January 1, 2007
When Groundhog gets the flu the day before Groundhog's Day, he has to find a substitute. The book's illustrations are bright and cheery, and children are likely to enjoy the story in spite of some minor logical inconsistencies (for instance, the substitute audition process seems much more arduous than popping out of a hole to forecast the weather).(Copyright 2007 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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