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Series: Toot & Puddle

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2007
LET IT SNOW
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie
"Four paper Christmas ornaments are included with the volume, showing Toot, Puddle and Opal engaging in winter activities. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Popular pigs Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas together in Woodcock Pocket, the second Christmas story in Hobbie's enduring series. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2006
THE ONE AND ONLY
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie
"Another satisfying, sympathetic addition to Hobbie's repertoire of slice-of-life tales. (Picture book. 4-8)"
In Hobbie's latest offering in the series, readers revisit a familiar, beloved character, Opal, as she adjusts to the obsessive presence of a new girl in school. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2005
WISH YOU WERE HERE
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie
"Hobbie has once again illustrated her story with exquisite attention to detail in her peerless watercolors. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Toot is bitten by more than the travel bug in this addition to the series. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2004
THE NEW FRIEND
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie
"They will tickle you pink. (Picture book. 3-6)"
A marvelous addition to the Toot & Puddle series. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2002
TOP OF THE WORLD: TOP OF THE WORLD
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie
"In Holly Hobbie's world, "whim" rhymes with "friend" and readers will forgive her this whim and remain her friend, still eagerly awaiting the next Toot & Puddle adventure. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Every new Toot & Puddle adventure is an eagerly awaited event, and while this one arrives on many levels, it takes a wrong turn somewhere and leaves someone at the station. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2000
PUDDLE'S ABC
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie
"Irresistible. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Hobbie's porkers in play clothes return for a fourth episode, just as winning as the previous three. Read full book review >
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ADULT
Released: Sept. 1, 1999
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
by Holly Hobbie
"Gentle watercolors add a light touch to Toot's malaise without compromising the compassion found in this graceful treatment of a delicate issue. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Hobbie (Toot & Puddle, 1997, etc.) brings back her winsome swine for a sympathetic look at the blues. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 1998
A PRESENT FOR TOOT
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Keller
"The storyline has too many gaps, but Hobbie's watercolors are delightful, and Puddle's search for the perfect present is endearing. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Hobbie's porcine characters (Toot and Puddle, 1997) are back in a sweet but disjointed effort. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 1997
TOOT & PUDDLE
by Holly Hobbie, illustrated by Holly Hobbie

 The activities of a homebody and an enthusiastic world traveler are contrasted in illustrations brimming with humor. Read full book review >