If kids haven't already met Toot and Puddle, they are in for a treat, not only with this book but with the others in this series that has spanned the past 10 years. They are smiling and playful, except on the rainy-day page when their expressions match their disappointment. Dressed in bulky winter sweaters, knitted scarves, and comfortable ski pants, Toot and Puddle are always small within the scene, but expressive, colorful, and central against the background. Holly Hobbie's uncluttered watercolor illustrations are painted with a pleasant precision. It's all about a true and gentle caring that taps solidly into the heart of the holiday. Nor does it bend into the religious sphere. Personal Response- I love the Toot & Puddle books. This is a Christmas book without the frenzy or the glitz that often accompanies the season. Toot and Puddle are best friends with very different interests, so when Toot spends the year. Two better friends could not be found though they're pigs, they're kind, thoughtful, and irresistibly lovable - much like the characters in Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad series, but even more so.
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