Phil is nervous to make his big debut on Groundhog Day. But, with a little help from his sister Marla, Phil learns how working together can help something scary seem easier!
Everyone is excited for Punxsatawney Phil's big day...except for him.
It's the night before Groundhog Day, and Phil can't sleep. Making pancakes usually sets Phil's mind at ease, but before he can finish making this batch his little sister, Marla, joins him in the kitchen. She can't wait for his big day and insists on helping him practice, even teaching him a poem to remember what to say.
But when Phil's big (scary) day arrives, his nerves take over and his mind goes blank. What had Marla said? If you see your shadow does it mean an early spring? Or is that if you don’t see your shadow? His worries are all coming true until he has an idea that saves the day.
Readers who struggle to have fun in the face of their fears will resonate with Phil's restless thoughts and find joy as Phil takes on his challenges with a supportive sister at his side. Liza Woodruff has illustrated over twenty picture books including three she also wrote: Emerson Barks, A Quieter Story, and Once Upon a Winter Day, which received four starred reviews.
"A sweet and candid representation of anxiety, with a creative twist."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Woodruff’s picture book offers a comforting, relatable approach to managing anxiety."
--The Bulletin
"A delightful addition to picture books about the holiday."
--School Library Journal
Groundhog Day is February 2nd, 2025. Don't miss the perfect picture book to celebrate the day!
