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There is an old belief that everyone is rewarded with the heaven or hell that he deserves. For Phil, the nasty, self-centered weather forecaster in "Groundhog Day, " that hell reveals itself one morning in the Groundhog Capitol of the USA, Punxsutawney, Pa. He has journeyed there to do a remote broadcast about his namesake, the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, and wakes up the next morning in the same bed, with the radio playing the same song, and it...
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Students meet Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as they learn about the history of this popular legned. They see how this holiday is celebrated and discover fascinating information about the science behind the change of seasons, hibernation and shadows.
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St. Vincent: Maggie, a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her twelve-year old son, Oliver. Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper, named Daka, Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily...
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It's Groundhog Day and fun-loving groundhog Dave has come out of his shack to predict the weather only to discover his beloved town of Bucketville has changed! The aroma of blooming flowers has been replaced by the smell of sawdust, and the sky is cloudy with smog! As a result, Dave can't predict the weather! Determined to find out what's going on, he enlists the help of his friends. As the citizens band together to rescue Bucketville, they learn...
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"Poor Groundhog just can't sleep. He tosses. He turns. Finally, he gets out of bed and goes exploring. Outside his burrow he finds amazing sights he has never seen before: glowing jack-o'-lanterns, gobbling turkeys, and sparkling holiday lights. But shouldn't Groundhog be in bed? With no sleep how will he be able to get up for his big day?"--Container.
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St. Patrick's Day: "A children's story about the background and legends of St. Patrick's Day. In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle, and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick."--Container.
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