Groundhog Day is a fun holiday to celebrate in the classroom. You can practice making predictions about the outcome, talk about seasonal changes, and shadows. Here are some of my favorite Groundhog Day books that I read in my preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classroom. Also, there are a few of my favorite shadow books, too! Grab the groundhog puppet FREEBIE at the end of this post!
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Groundhog Day Books for Little Learners
Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day!
Gretchen’s grandfather has decided he is too old, and Gretchen must take over. The problem is…Gretchen is too shy! What is the town going to do?
One of the best nonfiction books about Groundhog Day for little learners. The author does a great job at delivering information in easy-to-understand vocabulary and format that is perfect for young children.
Groundhog is tired of just being known for his shadow. He wants people to know about all his other great talents! This silly story will have your students laughing.
Learn about groundhogs in this nonfiction book that is made for ages 4-6. Students can learn about what groundhogs eat, what predators they have, and more.
Groundhog goes on strike, and the townspeople don’t know what to do. They decide to hold auditions to fill the role, but none of the other animals seem to fit the character.
Phil and his shadow are inseparable, but they are quite different. Phil is calm and steady, while his shadow is ornery and adventurous. What happens when they have a disagreement and decide to go their separate ways?
Groundhog is not ready to get out of his cozy bed even though it is Groundhog Day. He is grumpy, grouchy, and downright irritable! Will the town be able to get him out of bed?
Groundhog has the flu! What animal will fill in for him this year?
The groundhogs are getting grouchy from being trapped in their den all winter long. This book is full of alliteration, rhyming, and counting down. I made a groundhog puppet freebie you can get at the bottom of this post.
The Night Before Groundhog Day
Another book in The Night Before series, this one is all about the anticipation of Groundhog Day. Will he see his shadow? Will there be more winter, or will spring come soon?
Shadow Books for Little Learners
Learn about what makes a shadow, where it comes from, and why we can’t see it all the time. This book is a great introduction to the world of science and shadows.
Moonbear’s shadow keeps scaring the fish away! Bear tries to get rid of his shadow, but it won’t leave. How is he going to catch any fish?
Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows
Learn about all the things we need light for! The simple vocabulary and cute illustrations are made for little learners.
A super simple book but one of my favorites! Noodles loves his shadow and enjoys bringing him places, but then it gets cloudy.
Now, you are ready for a Groundhog Day theme or shadow theme with these Groundhog Day books handpicked for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.
Grab the Little Learners Science Space Pack for printables for a shadow theme.
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For more of my favorite books, check out my themed Book List Blog Series that features themed book lists to accompany your lessons and activities! These are sure to keep your library shelves full! If there is a book list for a theme you need, just let us know so we can create it for you!
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