We absolutely love the How to Cath a … series. This one is a cute topic add to the list of books and had the adorable illustrations as the others. But seemed to lack the feel of the other books.

I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am not a big fan of formulaic picture books. And even though that truth extends to the How to Catch series, I've found myself voluntarily reading quite a few of them. Aside from the whole formulaic picture book thing, I find the prose in these books really awkward. It rhymes, so I want the rhythm to feel a certain kind of way. But it doesn't. My brain gets caught up on the rhythm and doesn't do such a great job with the story. I made a real effort to throw out the rhythm that I want when I was reading this one and that was a huge improvement. Let me add that Walstead has phenomenal illustrations.

These books are automatic classics and I am so glad that my kids enjoy them so much. How to Catch a Groundhog is the perfect addition to anyone's how to catch collection. We loved the traps and shenanigans. The illustrations and perfect and fun, and the writing is well done.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

Althought I did enjoy the illustrations, the story itself just didn't entertain me. I'm not sure //it was the writing or the story itself, but I would not read to the cage at.jist nor for me. Hi

There was a really good idea here, but I don't think it was executed as good as it could have been. The first thing that didn't work for me was the ending. It felt like there was a missing page or a plot hole, because it jumped from "we have to catch the groundhog" to "happy Groundhog Day, see you next year". I was waiting for something exciting to happen, but it didn't come to fruition. Additionally, there are a lot of characters present, but no development or design for said characters. What I mean by this is that we don't know characters' names, thoughts, emotions, etc. This makes the reading experience not personal, which is a negative. It doesn't give the book layers or depth, which is disappointing.
However, I do think that the idea of catching a groundhog around Groundhog Day is fun! I just really wish that this book didn't fall so short.

My young boys and I really enjoy the "How to Catch" series and this Groundhog one will make a cute addition to the collection. Groundhog Day is approaching but a group of children accidentally startle the groundhog out of his den. They attempt to lure the groundhog back as he's needed for his big holiday. Will the groundhog come back in time?

This book would be perfect gift for any young reader. The illustration was excellent as well. Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids for providing me a digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

The illustrations are colorful and well done. However the story line isn't as good as previous books in the series. When they first started coming out they rhymed and had elaborate traps.

I love all of the "How to Catch...." picture books and I read them often with my class. This book is no exception! I thought the illustrations were wonderfully done. They are colorful and full of detail. I also loved the little peaks into the groundhog's home This book had a silly tone that children will enjoy. It would be a great introduction to spark interest before teaching/learning about Groundhog Day. Overall I think this book is a great addition to the "How to Catch...." picture book series. I'll be purchasing it to include in my classroom library!

Thank you Sourcebook Kids for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I've read several of the delightful stories from the How to Catch series and this one doesn't disappoint. It is an adorable picture book, both entertaining and educational. Sure to stimulate conversation after story time is over.

My kids really enjoyed the flow and rhymes within the story. The illustrations were also bright with lots of details which my kids enjoyed! I felt that at sometimes the story was a little clunky and would lose its flow. Overall, it was a cute Groundhogs Day story!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this ARC!

I always love the books in the “How to Catch a…” series! They are usually themed around a holiday, and tell a story using super cute rhyming. Anyone with kids should definitely scoop this one up! Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Kids, Sourcebooks Wonderland & NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebook Wonderland for an advanced read copy of this book!

My six year old daughter and elementary special education students love the "How to Catch" series books! I love that this new book puts a fun new spin on a holiday that does not have many books highlighting it. My students love Groundhog Day and I am looking forward to putting this into our lesson plans for a read aloud on that day! Alice Walstead once again does a fantastic job of pulling children in with the quick paced, rhyming flow, of her books that keeps children hooked and engaged!

Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Kids and NetGalley for the eARC!

This was a fun addition to the How To Catch series, where a group of kids accidentally disturb a groundhog and end up scaring him out of his home. With Groundhog day the next day, the kids decide that they have to catch this groundhog to save the holiday! This was an entertaining story that rhymed, had colorful illustrations, and is sure to engage readers. A little clunky at times, but overall a good read.

A fun book as kids try to catch the groundhog the day before groundhog day. But the Groundhog has other ideas and outsmarts the kids. The kids end up attracting other cute animals but not the groundhog. The rhymes were fun and of course on Groundhog day, he was there to bask in the sun and enjoy the accolades.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

I love the idea for this series, and there aren't enough cute rhyming books for kids. This was a lot of fun as the kids try to catch the groundhog, while the groundhog goes about his merry way. The kids don't realize that they don't need to chase the groundhog -- the tradition will go on anyway! The pictures were so bright, and this was so fun. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

A fun addition to the How to Catch... series! I love the rhyming! We have all of the books in our home library and can't wait to add this one to it! Even though my daughter is a tween... we still love all of these books and are very excited for this new addition!

As a homeschooling mom, I found "How to Catch a Groundhog" to be a delightful addition to our library. This cute little book is perfect for young readers and captures the whimsical spirit of Groundhog Day. With engaging illustrations and a charming storyline, it's sure to be a hit in February each year. I appreciate the creative approach to the theme, making it both fun and educational.

Thank you to NetGalley and SourceBook Kids for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I'm a sucker for the "how to catch a..." books! My library kiddos love them and get so excited when I read the title. They know they're in for a treat. This one is no different. I think there were some errors in this ARC, because text was missing in a few places. Colorful illustrations and easy to read art. This book is great for story time read a louds for preschoolers or for a school ager reading on their own.

Children are playing in the park and accidentally wake the groundhog living there. The Groundhog runs away and the children begin to chase him realizing Groundhog’s Day is the next day and they need him back so he can inform the town if winter will end soon. A fun book to use for Groundhog’s Day with rhymes and beautiful illustrations.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Wonderland for the advanced reader’s copy.

Idk maybe it’s just me but as a child who grew up in the same town as Phil I don’t feel like the store fit with the lore very much and my kiddo got bored faster than normal 😅
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!