Synopses & Reviews
When Puddle wakes up one morning Toot is missing! Where can he be? Although Puddle prefers to stay home in Woodcock Pocket, his concern for his best friend prompts him to set off. Puddle takes a train... a plane... and eventually finds himself in a far-away place. And who do you think he finds?
Holly Hobbie's story of a friendship that extends to the top of the world will be welcomed by the many fans of Toot and Puddle.
Review
Toot and Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas:* #1 New York Times children's bestseller
"Hobbie's chipper text and alternately cozy and funny watercolors are as winning as ever." *Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The lovable piglets are at their best-friend best in his holiday tale."
*Bulletin of the CCB, recommended book
"Children and caregivers will enjoy snuggling together to share this book."
*School Library Journal
Toot and Puddle: You Are My Sunshine:
"Gentle watercolors add a light touch without compromising the compassion found in this graceful treatment of a delicate issue."
*Kirkus, pointered review
"The illustrations are right on target."
*School Library Journal
Toot and Puddle: A Present for Toot:
* A 1998 Parents' Choice Recommendation
"Hobbie beautifully depicts these two appealing pigs in expressive and detailed watercolors."
*School Library Journal
"Hobbie's watercolors are delightful, and Puddle's search for the perfect present is endearing."
*Kirkus
"Wonderfully on target for young children."
*Booklist
Synopsis
Everyone's favorite piglets are back in this follow-up to the bestselling "Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas." When Puddle wakes one morning and finds Toot missing, he sets off on a train and then a plane in search of his friend. Puddle eventually finds himself in a far away place--and who does he find there? Full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
When Toot doesn't return home to Woodcock Pocket as expected, Puddle becomes worried and decides he must go find him. His search leads him on a remarkable adventure, and to new summits of friendship. As ever, Holly Hobbie's extraordinary watercolor illustrations are at once funny and moving as they bring to life this whimsical tale of the inimitable Toot and Puddle.
About the Author
Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of five previous and highly acclaimed Toot and Puddle picture books, as well as an illustrated memoir, The Art of Holly Hobbie. The mother of grown children, she lives with her husband in Conway, Massachusetts.
Kids Q&A
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