Every February second, 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' clear, simple wording presents information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. Gibbons teaches kids about the homes and habits of groundhogs while explaining the history behind the superstitions and fun customs of the yearly celebration.

It’s Christmas Eve. Your traps are set. You’ve made your secret plans. And now I’m coming to your house. SO CATCH ME, IF YOU CAN!

Once upon a time, there was lots of luck in Ireland - and plenty of leprechauns around to enjoy it. But when the Big Folk came, they started soaking up all the luck for themselves! So the king of the leprechauns ordered all luck locked away for safe keeping. But now Ireland is in the middle of the potato famine. Can Fiona outsmart the Leprechaun King and release Ireland's luck?

"My Irish grandfather, Thomas Lawrence Downey, was a great storyteller. I never tired of sitting on his knee - and later, when I was a bit too big, sitting at his feet with one of my baby sisters on his knee - listening to his wonderful tall tales. Among the stories I loved the best were the ones about the Irish - and the Downey family in particular. In those tales, I'm afraid, 'dramatic flair' and artistic liberties took over for fact. But as any good storyteller knows, to embellish is to make the tale interesting, especially to a young Tomie."

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?