Let It Snow

Toot & Puddle

by Holly Hobbie

Celebrate the last book in the beloved series with a Christmas story about the gift of friendship and free limited edition Christmas ornaments.

With a nod to previous books in the Toot & Puddle series, Holly Hobbie, shows readers that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care.

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

32 pages, Library Binding

First published October 1, 2007

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

[Roberta · Rating 4 out of 5]

In "Winter Solstice" by Elin Hilderbrand, once Margaret retires, she volunteers at the hospital where her husband Drake works, reading to the sick children. This was one of several books she mentions. It is adorable. The watercolor illustrations are soft and evocative of snow. The story of 2 friends trying to come up with an idea for the best presents to give each other is sweet.

"When they stopped to rest, Puddle said, 'I wish I could take this morning and put it in my pocket and keep it forever.'
'Me, too,' Toot sighed. 'It's perfect.'"

Good choice, Margaret. Next in line, another Toot and Puddle book: "I'll Be Home for Christmas"

[Melki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two friends worry over what to give each other for Christmas. What they finally come up with is worthy of a great big Awwwwww! And the illustrations are beyond charming! A holiday treasure!

[Eyehavenofilter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having a wonderful friend especially at Christmas makes it even more special. These 2 Piggies make friendship a real must have for the season. I love the illustrations,and the whimsical touch to each page.

[Nicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to love this book, but I can't get past all the horrible names, so I just like it. If his name is actually Tootles, then call him that not Toot. I realize a woodcock is a bird and it sounds pretty good with pocket, but it is icky. Sparrow Glen... Raven's Haven...Chickadee Vale?

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warm fuzzies all around.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snow was coming and Toot and Puddle were trying to figure out what to give each other for Christmas.
I loved the story line and the super cute pictures thought out.

[Candice · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a friendship like Toot's and Puddle's, you are a lucky person! These two charming pigs are perfect friends. Puddle desperately wants it to snow. But there are other concerns for him and his friend Toot. Christmas is coming, and each wants go give the perfect gift to the other. On the day it snows, the two friends go skiing and here comes my favorite line from the book: "'I wish I could take this morning and put it in my pocket and keep it forever.'" The snowy day inspires both Toot and Puddle to come up with a unique and wonderful Christmas gift. Lovely portrayal of a friendship with charming illustrations. Sophie will be getting some Toot & Puddle books for sure!

[Janae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for the three and up crowd. I didn't actually read it to my 22 month old because most of what makes it cute (the word choice: "He knew that the best present was usually something you made yourself, a one-of-kind thingamajig, not just a whatsit anyone could buy in a store.") he wouldn't understand.

I can't wait to read it to him when he's a little older. Great illustrations, too! A very cozy read:)

[Jessica Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

My sister gave me this book for Christmas, and I adore it. It reminded both of us of our friendship over the years, but in addition, the water color illustrations and sweet, simple writing made me want to return to my dream of being a children's author! A perfect book for that snowy January afternoon...

[Mommywest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Christmas story that really captures the magic of giving something special. The wonderful illustrations, great story, and advanced vocabulary words make this a great choice!

[Délice · Rating 3 out of 5]

The beautiful illustrations always get my hopes up and then I always feel disappointed by the story line... This was the case for this story.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A year later, it still brings tears to my eyes!

[IRIFF]

This is the first of our Countdown to Christmas books. It's just right for the holiday season, covering winter activities, gift giving, and weather that can sometimes be really great and sometimes quite disappointing. My favorite part is the gift giving. Each character has his or her own personality and skill. Toot and Puddle use their specific skills and what they know about each other to create the perfect gifts. The simplicity of the message makes it easy to deliver and ideal for a young audience.

[Jeslyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a Christmas gift from one of my young friends, and what a stellar gift! I'd never heard of Toot and Puddle, but they are darling. The illustrations are charming, the story has great messages, and the gifts these darling friends give to one another really bring home the idea of thoughtful, heartfelt gift giving. I'll be reading more of these books very soon.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas is fast approaching, and Toot and Puddle are trying to come up with perfect gifts for one another. A sudden snowfall blankets Woodcock Pocket and Toot and Puddle make big plans, but rain follows the snow and melts the snow. This gives the two friends ideas for the perfect gifts to exchange.

[Drew Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Toot and Puddle are excited about the upcoming holiday, but what will each give the other for their Christmas gift?

This is a cute story about friends and gift giving and snow and stuff and the illustrations are really wonderful, but the most interesting thing for me about this book is the recent discovery about the origin of the author, THE Holly Hobbie.

[Charity Yost Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love that Toot and Puddle have different interests and are still friends. My three-year-olds like it and I like it, but neither of us love it. This is definitely seasonal, so I may read it again in winter.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

When they stopped to rest, Puddle said, "I wish I could take this morning and put it in my pocket and keep it forever." "Me, too," Toot sighed. "It's perfect."--Toot & Puddle: Let it Snow by Holly Hobbie

[Arnela · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art is reminiscent of pencil colored art, it's very soft and so adorable.

Two friends are eagerly awaiting the snow while racking their brains for the perfect gifts to make each other for Christmas.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Toot and Puddle are best friends and both are stumped about what to get the other for Christmas. After a perfect day outside in the snow, they are inspired and make great homemade gifts for each other.

A sweet tale about the importance of friendship and giving more than receiving.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just can't love it, because it promises more about appreciating winter from cover and title. And those give no clue that it's actually about Christmas. Sweet enough story I guess but not my favorite of the series.

[Andrea Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite children books from when my kids were little … whimsical and sweet … shamelessly getting to my 2024 goal with children’s books but filing my cup up a little with memories while I read them ❤️ good for kids and adults if you need a little sprinkle of joy

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore Holly Hobbie's illustrations. This is a sweet little story about two little pigs who are best friends, and they want to give each other the perfect Christmas gift.

[Clwseattle · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Grandson loves the Toot and Puddle books. Toot and Puddle: Let it Snow is no exception.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about thinking of others during Christmas time and how to go about choosing/making a gift for someone...krb 12/8/17

[Paulina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This picture book was perfect! Cute, fun and pretty illustrations! I was warmed from the inside out by the last pages. Such a beautiful and cute read!

[Liz Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect. Sweet, thoughtful..

[Alaina Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book. The illustrations would go from being very interesting and eye catching to boring in my opinion though.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a GOOD holiday story teaching the values of friendship, homemade gifts, dealing with littler people, and family. Not a single "Santa" in here.

[jiji · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter received this as a Christmas gift and I really enjoyed it. Loved the illustrations and the story was funny and quirky. Will definitely read the other books in the series!