| Groundhog Day!: Shadow or No Shadow Contributor(s): Gibbons, Gail (Author), Gibbons, Gail (Illustrator), Marshall, Qarie (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1520045832 ISBN-13: 9781520045832 Publisher: Dreamscape Media OUR PRICE: $38.60 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: December 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, Etc |
| Dewey: 394.261 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 7.4" (0.10 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Every February 2nd, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Gail Gibbons combines clear, simple wording with her signature illustrations to present information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. Using colorful diagrams and pictures, Gibbons teaches kids about the homes and habits of groundhogs while explaining the history behind the superstitions and fun customs of the yearly celebration. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gibbons, Gail: - Gail Gibbons grew up writing stories and drawing pictures to fit the words, and wishing she lived in the country. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a bachelor of fine arts degree, she became involved in television graphics. Eventually Gail became a full-time writer and moved to rural Vermont, where she could have a garden and as many pets as she wanted. Winner of the 2010 Regina Medal, Gail has written & illustrated more than 140 books. Gail and her husband, Kent Ancliffe, have a dog named Wilbur and two cats, named Miles and Davis. They live in Corinth, Vermont in a passive solar house that Gail's husband built and on an island off the coast of Maine.Marshall, Qarie: - Qarie Marshall has narrated over 30 series for the Discovery, Learning Channels & The BBC, as well as providing the inflight programming for Virgin Atlantic Airlines & BBC radio plays. He has voiced over 80 video games for the Playstation & Xbox, and was a guest voice on Comedy Central's Drawn Together. He was made an Associate Artist of The Purple Rose Theatre in 2007. |