Puddle's ABC (Toot & Puddle) [Hardcover]

Holly Hobbie (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Otto wants to learn how to write his name, but he doesn't know the alphabet. So Puddle decides to teach him using his own original words and pictures.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Dedicated to "readers-to-be," this appealing alphabet lesson comes sandwiched between a slight but agreeable story about how Puddle the pig teaches Otto the turtle to write his name. First Puddle explains, "The alphabet is all the letters we need to write all the words we know." Writing each letter in a bright color, Puddle also paints a picture with a brief alliterative caption. From "Ant alone with apple," to "Queen quietly quilting," to "Zooming zucchini," the captions sometimes depart from the featured letter (e.g.,"Woolly bears waltzing"). Hobbie's watercolors focus frequently on the theme of reading and are full of whimsical humor. As Puddle tries to think of a good answer to Otto's question, "Where does the letter O come from?" the turtle falls on his back with an "Oops" and an "Over." Later, when Otto writes Toot's name, Otto concludes, "OTTO is TOOT spelled inside out." It's the best Toot and Puddle outing yet. Ages 3-6. (Sept.)
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-Toot and Puddle are as endearing as ever in this alphabet book. Puddle decides to teach Otto the turtle to write his name, but the fact that he does not know his ABCs is an obstacle. The determined and creative pig takes on the challenge of instructing him using his own unique artwork and word combinations. As a result, Otto learns how to spell his name and other words as well. Each letter receives a page unto itself with a wonderful painting and alliterative text. Q stands for "Queen quietly quilting" and N stands for "Not another nightmare!" Hobbie's watercolors are charming and alive with gentle humor. Parents and children are sure to respond to this enchanting concept book.
Hennie Vaandrager, Byron Township Library, Byron Center, MI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1St Edition edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316365939
• ISBN-13: 978-0316365932
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.5 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Turtles

More About the Author

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

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toot & Puddle : Puddle's ABC, August 29, 2000

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This review is from: Puddle's ABC (Toot & Puddle) (Hardcover)

This is a must have for all Toot and Puddle fans. A great ABC book for children learning thier alphabet as well as a all around good book. The books starts as a children's picture book and moves into a ABC book and then returns to a picture book style which gives a little variety to the book. It will keep children's interest and as usual the writing and art work is fabulous!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2-year old approved, March 28, 2006

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C. Anderson (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puddle's ABC (Toot & Puddle) (Hardcover)

We make weekly trips to the library and each night read 2-3 books to my 2-year old son. This is his favorite book. It's helping him learn his ABC's in a fun way. We've checked out the book enough times that I've decided it is time to buy it for our home collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Puddle & Toot a Hoot, May 13, 2007

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Tj Reilley "PhilosopherGal" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puddle's ABC (Toot & Puddle) (Hardcover)

So many Toot and Puddle books, so little time!!! I have a small, continually growing collection of Toot and Puddle books both for my own enjoyment and the enjoyment of all the kiddos I know and Love. The stories of Toot and Puddle's friendship, love, and adventures go far in teaching us all how to BE in the world. I recommend y'all begin to build your own collections today --- you'll never go wrong with T and P!!!