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Young Gretchen must carry on the family tradition of stepping out on the morning of February 2 to search for her shadow, but she is too shy to "Go Out" and face the crowd of people. With letters, e-mail, phone calls and visits, the townsfolk urge her to reconsider. Levine's (Ollie Knows Everything) tale turns hokey when the town historian's daughter arrives with a box of notes penned by Gretchen's ancestors (Goody Groundhog, who sailed on the Mayflower; George Groundhog, who fought at Valley Forge; and Gloria Groundhog, movie star), all confessing their fear of "Going Out." Emboldened by their words, Gretchen rises to the task, after she, too, jots down "a few lines" to place in the history box. Cote (Flip-Flops) peppers her cheery if occasionally stiff illustrations with some droll details: a quilt with an acorn motif, a book entitled Down Under. But the author shortchanges readers: they never get to read the message that Gretchen passes on to posterity, nor do they learn, when her big moment finally arrives, whether or not she spies her shadow. Gretchen's big day ends in anticlimax. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-Gretchen has been newly appointed to look for her shadow on Groundhog Day so the townspeople will know if spring is just around the corner. Her Great-Uncle Gus, who long held the position, has become too old, and his niece has inherited the honor. After much worrying, she musters up courage when she learns that throughout history groundhogs have been afraid to "Go Out" the first time. Whimsical, cartoon illustrations in pencil, watercolor, and gouache capture Gretchen's apprehension, her final triumph, and the uproar of the crowd. For fillers on Groundhog Day or dealing with fear, this title will fill the bill.
Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Young Gretchen must carry on the family tradition of stepping out on the morning of February 2 to search for her shadow, but she is too shy to "Go Out" and face the crowd of people. With letters, e-mail, phone calls and visits, the townsfolk urge her to reconsider. Levine's (Ollie Knows Everything) tale turns hokey when the town historian's daughter arrives with a box of notes penned by Gretchen's ancestors (Goody Groundhog, who sailed on the Mayflower; George Groundhog, who fought at Valley Forge; and Gloria Groundhog, movie star), all confessing their fear of "Going Out." Emboldened by their words, Gretchen rises to the task, after she, too, jots down "a few lines" to place in the history box. Cote (Flip-Flops) peppers her cheery if occasionally stiff illustrations with some droll details: a quilt with an acorn motif, a book entitled Down Under. But the author shortchanges readers: they never get to read the message that Gretchen passes on to posterity, nor do they learn, when her big moment finally arrives, whether or not she spies her shadow. Gretchen's big day ends in anticlimax. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-Gretchen has been newly appointed to look for her shadow on Groundhog Day so the townspeople will know if spring is just around the corner. Her Great-Uncle Gus, who long held the position, has become too old, and his niece has inherited the honor. After much worrying, she musters up courage when she learns that throughout history groundhogs have been afraid to "Go Out" the first time. Whimsical, cartoon illustrations in pencil, watercolor, and gouache capture Gretchen's apprehension, her final triumph, and the uproar of the crowd. For fillers on Groundhog Day or dealing with fear, this title will fill the bill.
Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
See all Editorial Reviews
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It was a dark and snowy night. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Great-Uncle Gus, Groundhog Day New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!