Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas: Picture Book #5 (Toot & Puddle) - Hardcover

Hobbie, Holly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316366234 ISBN 13: 9780316366236

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2001

Synopsis

When Puddle wakes up one morning, Toot is missing! Although Puddle usually prefers to stay home in Woodcock Pocket, his concern for his best friend prompts him to set off. Puddle takes a train and then 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.

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Review:

Toot & 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 & 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 & 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

About the Author:

Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of eleven highly acclaimed Toot & Puddle picture books as well as "Gem," "Fanny," "Fanny and Annabelle," and "Everything but the Horse." She has also written an illustrated memoir, "The Art of Holly Hobbie."

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0316366234
• ISBN 13: 9780316366236
• Binding: Hardcover