Grumpy Groundhog

by Maureen Wright, Amanda Haley (Illustrator)

It's Groundhog's Day, and everyone is gathered to find out if it's time for spring. But Groundhog does NOT want to leave his cozy bed in his cozy den. Will the townspeople be able to coax him outside to do his job? Kids will love the humorous antics of Groundhog in this delightful rhyming tale from the author of "Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep."

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Holiday, Animals, Humor, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 7, 2014

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a "Groundhog Day" book that has cute illustrations and tells the story of the groundhog who has lots of reasons not to come out of his stump. Good repetition of the phrase "It's Groundhog day, please come out!" throughout the book. The illustrations and story give a nod to Punxsutaney Phil in PA without specifically naming him.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.5

[Marion Marchetto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute Groundhog

When the groundhogs doesn't want to leave his bed the people of the town entice him with gifts. Beautifully illustrated and done in poetic form. A sweet story for bedtime to read to young children.

[Michelle Nero · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't stop thinking about how much the mayor reminded me of Bill Murray.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book to read around Groundhog's day. It is slightly longer text-wise so it may be better for preschoolers than young toddlers. Kids enjoyed it.

[david barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Savani · Rating 2 out of 5]

Grumpy Groundhog by Maureen Wright is a playful take on Groundhog Day, featuring a reluctant groundhog who doesn’t want to wake up and face the cold. The townspeople eagerly wait for his appearance, but convincing him to come out proves to be a challenge.

The story is simple and easy to follow, making it a suitable read for younger children. The illustrations by Amanda Haley are bright and cheerful, adding charm to the groundhog’s grumpy antics. While the concept is cute, the plot felt a bit repetitive, and the humor didn’t stand out much.

Overall, it was an okay read, fun for a seasonal storytime but not particularly memorable.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grumpy Groundhog is a rhyming book for young children and perfect for Groundhog Day. It gives adults a way to expand knowledge of an American tradition about the groundhog seeing his shadow on February 2nd and predicting if we have six more weeks of winter. This can start a discussion about how scientific this method is of predicting weather compared to following air currents. This can give children knowledge of a new animal that we do not have in this area of the country. It also shows how the town people work together to get the Grumpy Groundhog to come out and then show him a good time with a play day. The illustrations are beautiful and appealing to young children too.

I borrowed this book from the Prime Leading Library.

[Angelina Kerner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The cover is adorable!

This is a beautifully illustrated short book for children with a great message about well being nice? To those of you who don't know, Groundhog Day is on February 2nd and that's when we find out if winter is to stay- Groundhog shadow style!

Though the groundhog was grumpy, adults and children didn't give up so maybe the lesson is about not giving up? 

Anyway, the drawings are cute with diverse characters which is great! A fun read to your kid. 

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice way to start Groundhog Day especially with a child who resists leaping out of bed. Groundhog is nice and cozy warm and not inclined to come out and do his Groundhog Day predicting duties. In a nice rhyming story, he is lured out of bed by the daily newspaper, a nice breakfast and a set of warm slippers. After he is finally awake (I credit the coffee), he predicts an early spring, plays with the town folk and then after a busy day returns to his cozy bed to continue his hibernation.

[A Allen · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's Groundhog Day and the groundhog wants to stay in bed. The children in town make suggestions to the mayor, such as feeding the groundhog breakfast in bed and getting slippers so the groundhog will not be cold as cold, and this kindness coaxes the groundhog outside eventually. Then the groundhog makes a snowman with the children and, when the groundhog eventually goes back to bed, he is now looking forward to spring coming early so that they can all play together more.

[Gabrielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a great book to read for Groundhogs Day! I think younger children would really like to see the pictures and listen to the story. It could also help them understand what Groundhogs Day is! The illustrations in this book are really cool to look at!

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was honestly not expecting to like this book, but I did! The illustrations are alright. They're very colorful and busy, but I feel like they add more of a dramatic effect to the story. The story itself was great and parts of it had a rhyming feel to it.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a bedtime story for Groundhog Day, this is it! With Groundhog Day being such a niche holiday, this book is very much a one-day-a-year kind of read. Overall, it was cute, but nothing too special.

[Keith Aulson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good rhymes for young readers

Short fun read for young readers. Lots of colorful art, cute story. Great to read out loud and work on cadence.

[Helen Luo · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Very fun game but it needs more work and I don’t know why it has been such a good idea

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story of a whole town trying to wake up the groundhog for his special holiday. This is a rhyming story with colorful illustrations. Kids will love this one. Highly recommended Grades K-2.

[Michael Loki's wolf Cordial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

My 3 year old loved this, though making a book showing kids that they can bargain and get what they want is a little unnecessary. But still enjoyable

[Valencia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book!

[Angela De Groot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Groundhog Day festivities cannot starts until grumpy groundhog gets out of bed. Kids come up with all sorts of ways to coax him out.

[Cristine Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute tale about the groundhog who had to be persuaded to come of his nice warm bed on February 2! Delightful!

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

you will wanna give him a hug, so cute. great illustrations. well done ... enjoyable. lovable and fun!!

[Geneva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book

My boys 2 and 6 found this book extra funny. Very cute. What a fun story to read for groundhog's day

[Mateja Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the rhythm and rhyming. It would be so fun to read with early readers.

[Jennifer Fraticelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens when Groundhog doesn’t want to come out?

Cute story about how a town temps the groundhog from his hole on Groundhog Day. Definitely reading for story time.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Groundhog refuses to get out of bed for Groundhog's Day. The crowd and the mayor capitulate to his every demand and he eventually comes outside. Not my taste in art, but it tells the story.

[Marcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cool illustrations!

[Julie Ditton · Rating 3 out of 5]

grumpy Groundhog is a bit of a mixed bag. The catchy rhyme scheme and colorful illustrationss were reminiscent of Dr. Zeuss. Children will identify with a grumpy groundhog who doesn't want to leave his nice warm bed. Various people in the crowds give suggestions about how to get the groundhog to come out. This is a great example of problem solving. I only rated this book average, because I don't find the lazy groundhog an appealing character. He refuses to come out until he is fed, and then still refuses to leave his bed after enjoying the meal. He seemed rather selfish.

[Carole · Rating 4 out of 5]

On February 2 the town tries to get the groundhog out of his bed. He doesn't want to get out of bed so several people make suggestions to fill the groundhog's requests.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not worth purchasing for a 1-day "holiday" that most kids are not familiar with.