From the series Happy Holidays!
Groundhog Day
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2024
Reviewed From the series Happy Holidays!
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades PreK – 2Copyright 2024
ReviewedWill spring come early? We will find out on Groundhog Day! In this low-level introduction to the holiday, simple, predictable text and engaging photos teach about when Groundhog Day takes place, who celebrates it, and some favorite traditions of the day. Features reinforce the text, while a photo glossary helps define difficult words. This fun title is perfect for students taking their first steps into reading independently.
'Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that helps our country decide when the Spring season begins. This title is a good introduction to what the day means with basic concepts for better understanding. The graphics are vibrant and colorful. Each page has one to three simple sentences. What I appreciated about this title is that there are many illustrations of the official location of the event that happens on February 2nd. This book explains the history behind the day and how a groundhog is used to guess what the weather will be. It shows what students do in school to appreciate and better understand this celebration welcoming Spring. It introduces Phil, the famous groundhog who sees his shadow or not. This book would be a good supplement to support the variety of holidays celebrated as it is extremely simplified and allows for readers to get the basic information they need in order to broaden understanding and appreciation in the future. It is recommended for libraries where there is a need for lower reading level books about holidays such as this one. The Blastoff! Beginners Happy Holidays! series contains informational chapters including but not limited to: simple information about what individuals do for the holiday, when the holiday is and what it is about, the importance of the holiday and facts. These books also include a glossary with terms and definitions that are in bold throughout the book as well as an index and a section with links and books to learn more about the country. These books are recommended for grades Pre-K to 3rd. They are at “Level 1″ which offers early readers information through simplified sentences for better understanding.', Midge Livingston, South Sound Book Review Council, Washington
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