Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas: Picture Book #5

Toot & Puddle

by Holly Hobbie

Toot goes to a family reunion in Scotland, promising Puddle that he'll be back in Woodcock Pocket in time for Christmas. But a huge snowstorm strands him far away from home on Christmas Eve! As Puddle waits anxiously for his friend, another holiday traveler helps Toot find his way to Woodcock Pocket, just in time.

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Fiction, Friendship, Juvenile

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Birthed with the name of Denise Holly Ulinskas in 1944, Holly Hobbie first sold her distinctive artwork of the little cat-loving girl who carries herself in a rag dress and giant bonnet. It wasn’t until she married Douglas Hobbie in 1964 when she named her originally nameless character after her.
When the first images of the rag-clothed little girl came to the public’s consciousness, the character has been nothing but the most common design chosen to grace greeting cards. When the girl’s popularity started to soar high, that’s when people started to adopt the name “Holly Hobbie” in reference to the character’s creator.

Reviews

[Tsvetelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Разкошотия за една уютна и топла (пред)коледна вечер ❤️

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas is coming and Toot is traveling. He is trying to come home to help decorate for Christmas , but is delayed because of a snow storm . Will he make it in time ?? My granddaughter loves for me to read to her and she enjoys this story of Toot & Puddle.

[Книжни Криле · Rating 5 out of 5]

Вярвате ли в любовта от пръв поглед? Аз да. Точно един поглед ми беше достатъчен, за да се влюбя безнадеждно в новата книга на изд. „Дъбови листа” – „За Коледа ще си бъда у дома” от Холи Хоби, преведена от Елена Розберг. Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/201...

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was cute and I probably would have liked it better if I was already a fan of the series. This is my first Toot-and-Puddle, although I've been a Holly Hobbie fan for years (ever since her girls with the big sun bonnets!) If you like pigs, you will probably like these books!

[Georgia ✧.* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toot and Puddle are just adorable

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe it, but I actually like this book better than "Let it Snow". The illustrations are such an integral part of the story. The pictures of Toot trudging through the city street and then the cold, snowy woods were perfectly juxtaposed against the warmth of Puddle and Tulip setting a festive table in their snug little house. This book felt magical to me. You can just feel how much Toot and Puddle love each other. Read this to your grandchildren.

Margaret (from Elin Hilderbrand's "Winter Solstice") turned me into a Holly Hobbie fan.

[Rach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely, minimalist-ish illustrations of sweet animal friends, a cute story about holiday travel delays (felt deeply this year), and a Scottish pig named Toot. What more could you want?? 5 stars.


(I listened to my librarian sister in law read this during Children's Storytime and now I'm In My Feels about the fact she's old enough now to have a master's degree and a job. When I met her she was a child with braces. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight.)

[Tatiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute Christmas story with the piggy bromance of Toot and Puddle. As usual, Toot is traveling, but it's only days before Christmas and he encounters every possible challenge in getting back home to Woodcock Pocket where Puddle is preparing with Tulip. Can a mysterious friend and a familiar sleigh help Toot be home for Christmas? You'll just have to read and find out!

[James Koppert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pictures are beautiful but the story has no flow and is completely disjointed

[Lauren Kramer-Theuerkauf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toot and Puddle are back in a brand new adventure in I'll Be Home for Christmas by Holly Hobbie. Toot is in Edinburgh at a family reunion. His Great-Great Aunt Peg has just turned 100 years old! Christmas is just days away, but he has promised Puddle that he will be home in time to share the holiday.

Back in Woodcock Pocket, Puddle eagerly prepares for Christmas and Toot's arrival. With the assistance of his feathery friend, Tulip, the pair have pulled out all the stops to celebrate in style. The only thing that's missing is Toot.

Suddenly, a dangerous ice storm hits Edinburgh. All flights are delayed. Will Toot miss spending Christmas with his best friend?

I adore this book! Hobbie's story is full of cheer and heart. Her classic Toot and Puddle characters truly shine in this heartwarming tale. I absolutely love the humor that is sprinkled throughout the story. From calling Great-Great Aunt Peg an "ancient aunt" to the gift of a "lucky nut," I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading.

Another aspect of the story that I love is how the story toggles between Toot's journey homeward and Puddle's Christmas preparations. Starting off the book with a postcard is such a fun and unique idea. I also like how Hobbie leaves room for the imagination. I don't want to give anything away, but pay close attention to the ending.

Hobbie's illustrations are gorgeous. Toot and Puddle could not be any cuter. She really makes the scenes come alive with the use of warm colors for Puddle's story and cool colors for Toot's story. Hobbie also keeps things fresh by alternating between sing page illustrations, multiple vignettes, and double page spreads.

This is a fantastic, festive book for readers of all ages.

[Psicoleggimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Il periodo che precede il Natale è fatto di dolcetti alla cannella, film sotto le coperte, letterine da scrivere, regali da comprare e tanti altri rituali che accompagnano dolcemente il tempo dell'attesa. In questo periodo, infatti, i più piccoli possono imparare qualcosa di davvero impegnativo per loro: saper aspettare.
In psicologia, la pazienza è la facoltà di rimandare la propria reazione alle avversità, mantenendo nei confronti dello stimolo un atteggiamento neutro. Con questo non si intende essere rassegnati o passivi, ma avere la capacità di gestire le situazioni più disparate con lucidità, senza perdere la calma, adottando un atteggiamento costruttivo. Di fatto, più si è piccoli e meno si è capaci di aspettare ma, con il tempo, piccoli esercizi e una buona educazione, i bambini possono imparare ad affrontare la noia, ad aspettare prima di ricevere qualcosa e a gestire in modo costruttivo lo stress generato dai tempi di attesa. Questo libro “Natale a casa con Toto e Pepe”, di Holly Hobbie ed edito da Fatatrac, può essere un ottimo esempio! La storia racconta di due amici maialini che ogni anno trascorrono il Natale insieme. Pepe è in trepidante attesa di Totò, che però a causa di intemperie e imprevisti durante il viaggio, tarda ad arrivare. Pepe cerca di gestire l'attesa di Totò addobbando l’albero di Natale, apparecchiando la tavola a festa e preparando la sua torta preferita. L’attesa si fa sempre più lunga, riuscirà Totò ad arrivare a casa in tempo? Forse si, ma solo se saprete aspettare, perché a Natale tutto può succedere!

#psicoleggimi
#nataleacasa
#attese

[Rowley Write · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was very sweet. I haven't read anything else from the series, so I was not familiar with the characters. Nevertheless, I thought it was sweet the lengths the little pig went to make it home for Christmas and the letters written to each other. Also the surprise character that showed up was nice - I won't spoil it, but I loved the simple act of kindness which captures Christmas nicely!

[Andrea Renfrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holly Hobbie has been a joy as long as I can remember. I have a Holly Hobbie blue bonnet girl picture (that my mother had in our kitchen when I was a child) hanging on my wall in the Quiet Room where I read all the Toot and Puddle books to my children. Her illustrations were lovely in the 1980's and have stood the test of time.

[Nati Ferrino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fue uno de los primeros regalos de navidad que me hizo mi amor (si no fue el primero) y casi me hace llorar. Porque sabía que lo quería, y porque la historia me conmueve. Un simple libro infantil con unas ilustraciones preciosas realmente, y con un contenido tan importante: Estar en navidad con la persona que más amás. <3

[Caroline K. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute idea, but the story is not told well. The narrative is not consistent and there are gaps the reader must fill in. While I love many of the illustrations, they also are not consistent throughout. Wish this was better.

[Clwseattle · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Grandson loves the Toot and Puddle books. Toot and Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas is no exception.

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute. I love Holly Hobbie's illustrations. Cute little Toot the pig is trying to travel all the way from Edinburgh during a snowstorm, and gets a ride home from Santa.

[Suebee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why was this even published? The ending is...nonexistent. Returning this to the library immediately.

[Krasi Karaivanov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Супер сладурска ☺️

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful story and illustrations

[Angelina · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[sincerely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable! We love!

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

clunky, doesn't work

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Loving piggy pals Toot & Puddle"?

Not the easiest thing for me to say that with a straight face. But after a few pages of those refreshingly sweet pictures by Holly Hobbie? I mellow.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5

[Kaitlynn Saunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fan favorite.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll Be Home For Christmas (Toot & Puddle) by Holly Hobbie – These two friends have some famous help to reunite them for Christmas! Happy Holiday Reading!

[Jeslyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming story with wonderful illustrations - warm, cozy read.

[Camy Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Atrapante :)

[Željko Filipin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A charming story about one little pig trying to get back home in time for Christmas.