Ground Hog Day by Michael A. Spurling

Michael A. Spurling explores the effects of the disruption of longstanding traditions with the release of Ground Hog Day.

Through color and rhyme, Spurling knocks together a sad yet irresistibly funny piece on messing up one of America’s deep-rooted and widely celebrated holidays.

Ground Hog Day follows the events that transpire in a small town, which experiences an unusual winter and a ruined holiday upon the loss of their old friend.

The culprit behind the downbeat mood is the old hunter who sees rabbits where there is none, throwing lead at impulse. Now, the town would be unable to celebrate their yearly winter tradition of Groundhog Day. What could have happened that drastically changed this year’s winter holiday?

Illustrated by Spurling himself and painted in by watercolorist Duane Jarret, Ground Hog Day vividly captures the range of emotions and thoughts that can go through traditional townspeople following the ruin of their celebrated traditions.

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