What can we say. Groundhogs are
cute critters with their own day! Here are some books at the 1st Grade
reading level for curious children.
Note:
If you are looking to purchase for your classroom or library shelves,
be sure to check the Used offerings as they are frequently very
affordable.
IT'S GROUND HOG DAY, DEAR DRAGON (Beginning-To-Read - Dear Dragon)
by Margaret Hillert
David Schimmell (Illustrator)
Margaret
Hillert is one of my favorite authors for new readers. With very few
words she manages to tell a story that young folks can be proud to read
for themselves.
In this tale the boy and his dragon go to see what will happen when the ground hog peeks out of his hole.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 253
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 149884
Lexile: 110L
WHO WILL SEE THEIR SHADOWS THIS YEAR?by Jerry Pallotta
David Biedrzycki (Illustrator)
In this cute book other animals --a chicken, a polar bear, and
a camel -- try to see their shadows, only to have it rain and storm when they do.
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 143070
(Hello Reader)
by Betsy Lewin
This little book is from Scholastic.
The plot involves an incident which reveals the true relationship
between Phil the groundhog and his shadow. It's a cute story talking
about the pageantry and ideas associated with Ground Hog Day.
Word Count: 182
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 136802
GROUNDHOG DAY (Ready-to-Read)
by Margaret McNamara
Mike Gordon (Illustrator)
It's
Groundhog Day and Mrs. Connor's students have a lot of fun by
substituting the class hamster for a groundhog. Can their little pet
predict the weather?
Here are the first two pages which begins with Mrs. Connor showing the children a poem about Groundhog Day.
Word Count: 229 Here are the first two pages which begins with Mrs. Connor showing the children a poem about Groundhog Day.
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 104437
Lexile: 430L
--sample pages available
MAX CELEBRATES GROUNDHOG DAY by Adria F. Worsham
Max and his class are going on a field trip for Groundhog Day. Will they see a real groundhog?
Leveled Text/Reading Consultants
English Language Arts (NCTE and IRA): Standard 1
Quizzes at www.picturewindowbooks.com
Word Count: 201
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 122722
Lexile: 520L
by Abby Klein
Another little book from Scholastic, I have to say it's rather obscure.
In this one Freddy is ready for spring, but if the groundhog sees his shadow, he'll have to slog through six more weeks of winter. Book #5
Word Count: 630
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 136755
by Else Holmelund Minarik
With a little help from a grumpy groundhog, Little Bear and his friends welcome their favorite season.
Actually difficult to find. This is a wonderful series.
Actually difficult to find. This is a wonderful series.
Word Count: 511
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 58888
compiled by Pam T
updated January 2014
