by Jessica Townes (Author) Nicole Miles (Illustrator)
This laugh-out-loud funny picture book about getting things wrong and then making them right is not your average Groundhog Day read.
Groundhog is shocked and a bit ashamed when he discovers that he doesn't have innate weather-predicting gifts--especially when his mis-forecast ruins the spring carnival. First he tries fixing his mistake, but when shoveling up the snow and hosing it away turns out to cause more problems, he realizes that the only way to truly fix his mistake might just be to literally learn his meteorological lessons.
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Whimsical...A motivational nudge to develop talent--innate or acquired.
It's February 2, and the furry scion of the Groundhog family is slated to make his inaugural weather proclamation: "The entire town was counting on him to determine if winter was coming to an end." Confident that "groundhogs know weather," he confirms his lack of a shadow and proclaims, "Celebrate spring--for it starts today!" When the winter-weary town wakes up to a fresh snowfall, the shocked rodent faces furious residents; desperately trying to cover his tracks, he even attempts to melt the snow with a hair dryer. After seeking other gigs, Groundhog retreats to his home and makes a startling discovery: an entire meteorological library left behind by his ancestors, whose predictions were grounded in scientific observation. After reading extensively and earning a degree from an online meteorology school, he offers an evidence-based prediction--and this time, no one is angry at winter's persistence. This pro-science fable from Townes (Spellbound) and Miles (The Anti-racist Kid) feels a little padded in spots, but its cheery, animation-style digital cartooning makes an unmistakable point: there are no shortcuts to understanding one's calling, one's strengths, or the natural world. Ages 3-5. Author's agent: Stephanie Fretwell-Hill, Red Fox Literary. Illustrator's agent: Chad W. Beckerman, CAT Agency. (Jan.)
Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.Townes provides a witty take on the bizarre tradition of Groundhog Day, enhanced by a well-paced plot that humorously relies on the tension caused by Groundhog's unearned authority...Miles' digital illustrations highlight the action and humorous moments, and auxiliary sound effects and speech bubbles will support a spirited storytime rendition. -BCCB