G is for GROUNDHOG book cover
Book Reviews,  Children

G IS FOR GROUNDHOG: Book Review & Giveaway

January 21, 2019 / 23 Comments

by Sally Matheny

Groundhog Day will be here in the blink of a sunbeam. Have you got your books on groundhogs ready for the little ones? Consider the book I’m reviewing, G is for Groundhog, written by Kristi M. Butler. Remember to check about the giveaway at the end!

Educational

This book is written in an abc format and most of the text is rhyming. It is suggested for readers who are five- to nine-years-old.

Educational information is provided about groundhogs. Readers learn about the groundhog’s body features, about their habitat, and how they survive.

Entertaining

While the majority of the book shares interesting facts about groundhogs, there is also mention of Groundhog Day on the pages, “F is for February” and “S is for Spring,” and “W is for Winter.”

S is for Spring.

We really want an early one.

So we hope for no shadow

and a cloud to hide the sun.

Children will enjoy the colorful illustrations in this book. Samantha Bell illustrates cute little groundhogs in a variety of settings.

Groundhog illustration by Samantha Bell in "G is for Groundhog" written by Kristi Butler.
Groundhog illustration by Samantha Bell in “G is for Groundhog” written by Kristi Butler.
Spiritual Content


I believe this book could easily be used in a variety of educational settings since the spiritual content is limited to one scripture verse, Psalm 104:24, printed on the last page. Guardian Angel Publishing published this book.

Giveaway!

Did you know the popular, although scientifically unfounded, tradition is observed in America and Canada on February 2?

Nonetheless, Groundhog Day is a great time to teach children about groundhogs!

There are two ways to get your name included in the drawing for this book giveaway. If you are on my email list, your name will go in the drawing one time. You can get your name placed in the drawing twice by being on the email list AND by leaving a comment below.

What to comment? Tell us something you know about groundhogs, or tell us if you want six more weeks of winter or spring!The winner’s name will be drawn at 10:00 p.m. on January 29, 2019 and announced here.

WINNER: Yvonne B. of Maine. Congratulations!

For additional, fun “Groundhoggy” ideas visit the author’s website at Amazing Grace Acres.
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