Gregory's Shadow
by Don Freeman is about a groundhog who loses his shadow. Shadow, with a
capital S, is a blue-gray color against snow-covered farmland
on a sunny day. Gregory sees his shadow on sunny days and in bright moonlight (Shadow's blue gives him visible presence in a very dark barn midway through
the story). Gregory and Shadow are shy individuals but brave as a pair. So, when
they accidentally separate, each must courageously trek through a snowstorm on
their own. When they reunite, Gregory takes great care to keep Shadow close.
How will Gregory hold on to his shadow while also showing the farmers that
spring is on the way?
