There is an old belief that everyone is rewarded with the heaven or hell that he deserves. For Phil, the nasty, self-centered weather forecaster in "Groundhog Day, " that hell reveals itself one morning in the Groundhog Capitol of the USA, Punxsutawney, Pa. He has journeyed there to do a remote broadcast about his namesake, the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, and wakes up the next morning in the same bed, with the radio playing the same song, and it...

Tired of being asked only about the weather, a sensitive groundhog decides to take a vacation right before the big day in February.

It is Groundhog Day in Mrs. Connor's first grade class at Robin Hill School, and instead of a real groundhog, the class waits to see if Chester the hamster will see his shadow.

Mr. Groundhog is tired of Groundhog Day. He's tired of being blamed for six more weeks of winter. However, when he tries to convince his friends that one of them should take the responsibility on, they all contend that he is more suited to the role than anyone else.

An incident on Groundhog Day reveals the true relationship between Phil the groundhog and his shadow.

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Groundhog Day"--

"In this rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem, the anticipation is building. Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter?"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Groundhog Day. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties. Readers will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

Punxsatawney Phil is terrified to perform his duties on Groundhog Day, but with the help of his sister and some delicious pancakes, Phil learns to face his fears.