![]() As they prepare for Christmas, they enjoy one perfect day of skiing together before rainy weather returns, spoiling their plans for snowy weather activities. This time Toot and Puddle focus on creating Christmas presents, each trying to please the other with a homemade gift. Kirkus ReviewsPopular pigs Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas together in Woodcock Pocket, the second Christmas story in Hobbie's enduring series. (Oct.)Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information Young cousin Opal adds a pip of funny pep to the generally cozy proceedings, making this another merry and bright visit to Woodcock Pocket. But best friends always have the best ideas, and the piggy pair has its best celebration ever. Subtle facial expressions and childlike poses (and outfits) render the diminutive, piglet pair instantly endearing. Their caring, odd-couple rapport, similar to that of other favorite fictional friends Frog and Toad or George and Martha, has a comfortable and inviting sweetness readers of any age can relate to the duo's universal feelings and experiences. With Christmas fast approaching and no snow in sight, Toot and Puddle are more jumpy than jolly, each trying to find the perfect present for the other as they wish for white weather. The popular porcine pals make their swan song in this charmer of a holiday volume, which marks the end of Hobbie's series. 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. ![]() Celebrate the last book in the beloved series with a Christmas story about the gift of friendship and free limited edition Christmas ornaments.
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