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I'll Be Home for Christmas Paperback – Picture Book, October 1, 2008

by Holly Hobbie (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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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.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.13 x 0.12 x 10.13 inches
  6. Publisher
    Little, Brown
  7. Publication date
    October 1, 2008
  8. ISBN-10
    0316033839
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0316033831
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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 nearly forty years and has also illustrated the classic poem The Night Before Christmas. She is the author of eleven acclaimed, bestselling Toot & Puddle picture books as well as Gem, Fanny, Fanny & Annabelle, and Everything but the Horse.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown; Reprint edition (October 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316033839
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316033831
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.13 x 0.12 x 10.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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Holly Hobbie

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Holly Hobbie has worked as an artist for more than thirty years and is the author of seven previous and highly acclaimed Toot & Puddle picture books, as well as an illustrated memoir, The Art of Holly Hobbie. The mother of grown children, she lives with her husband in Conway, Massachusetts

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Jennifer Juday
5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Favorite - Sure to Be Our Christmas Eve Bedtime Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2008
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TOOT AND PUDDLE I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS is the first book in this series that we have read, and it has been an instant family favorite. Toot & Puddle are good friends and delightfully different characters.

Holly Hobbie's watercolor paintings are really spectacular. She does a great job of creating very expressive characters. She also does gorgeous work creating the domestic and nature scenes that are the backdrop for Toot and Puddle's conversations. I got an artists friend to look at the book (I was so excited about discovering it), and she agreed that the two paintings of Toot and Puddle outside in moonlit snow are brilliant.

The thing I most love about this book is the emphasis on holidauys as a time we spend with the people we love. There is no big deal made about getting and giving presents. The only present we talk about is the lucky nut that Toot is given by his Great-Great-Aunt. Toot brings it home from Scotland and hangs it on the tree he shares with Puddle and Tulip.

There is also no big deal made about Santa Claus. You may think you spot him, but you can't say for sure.

Delightful! We have read this book three or four times a day for two weeks, and it looks as if it is going to take us through to Christmas Eve. The book ends by saying "when they wake it will be Christmas," and I fully expect that will be the last line of the last sleepytime book we read on Christmas Eve this year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars toot and puddle
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2011
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i have the entire series of the toot and puddle books in hardcover which were purchased over the years for my now 16 year old daughter. she and i loved to curl up and read them together. the artistry is simply beautiful. you want to jump in the book and live in woodcock. such adorable characters and best friends forever no matter what! i just bought this title for my 4 year old niece for christmas and mom and daughter both love this book. she wants to own the whole set as well!thank you to holly hobbie for creating the characters and for the beautiful art.
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Hannah Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Used but great condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
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I bought this used and it came in near perfect condition. It looked like it had never been read.
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Paola V. Faãndez Garcãa
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite ever!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014
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One of my favorite ever!!! As i love Chistmas and also this characters of Holy Hobbie I suppost then this is obviusly one of my touching books. I specially enjoy the drawings so perfect and real that may me want to live some days in Holly wood Pocket.
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Unicorn People
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter(3) is in love with this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014
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My daughter(3) is in love with this book. We have been reading it every night for two weeks and she's already requesting more Toot&Puddle books. She's super excited about the pop out Christmas ornaments at the back of the book. Adorable, well made book. Beautiful illustrations.
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Kritui
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a favorite we read every Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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This is a favorite we read every Christmas. It is a very sweet story about two pigs who are best friends and illustrates on the magic of "home" at Christmas time. The illustrations and the writing are both wonderful.
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mesea
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013
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I collect Christmas books to do a book advent with my sons. So from the day after thanksgiving to the day after Christmas they get to open a book and read it that night all together. A wonderful tradition for all of us. I'm pretty selective of the books we purchase as we are not religious but want the books we read to talk about the meaning of the holidays (being with friends and family, giving to others and being a helpful part of our community) this book fits in with those guidelines but it's a bit long for my boys (ages 4.5 and 1) so I'm going to shelf it for a year or two and add it back to the rotation when they can really listen to its message.
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Patricia R. Lund
5.0 out of 5 stars great children's book! love this author's series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
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Wonderful young kids book! First came across this book in a kindergarten class I was substituting in several years ago! Gave it to my grandson now 3yrs. Got a second copy for me!
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S. N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Will Toot really make it home in time?
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
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Toot promises to be home for Christmas, but will he actually be able to keep his promise?
Puddle and the reader keep on hoping and wondering as Christmas Eve approaches.
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Stefan Schlichter
5.0 out of 5 stars jennay
Reviewed in Germany on September 11, 2014
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Unsere Lieblings Bilderbuchserie.Die Bilder sind alle Kunstwerke, allerdings geht es in diesem Buch weniger um andere Länder und Kulturen...ein paar mehr Bilder über Schottland hätten mich gefreut.Trotzdem tolles Buch
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anma
5.0 out of 5 stars Toot & Puddle...
Reviewed in France on June 24, 2014
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...ou, qu'est-ce qu'un vrai ami! Toot & Puddle sont très différents mais se complètent à merveille. Chacune de leurs aventures est pleine de tendresse, de vrais "feel good" books pour enfants, mon fils de 7 ans aime encore toujours autant. Les dessins sont magnifiques et à la fin de chaque ouvrage il y a une surprise cartonnée (des cartes, un marque page, un écriteau pour la porte de la chambre à coucher de votre enfant...)
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川北　康貴
5.0 out of 5 stars 安くて良かった
Reviewed in Japan on April 30, 2014
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同じ商品でも、全然価格が違っていた。
そんな中、安く買えてよかった。
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dgatte
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2017
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I love Toot and Puddle and this is my favourite of their books. The story is about being separated and reunited at Christmas in a very jolly and sweet way with Holly Hobbie's usual amazing drawings.
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