Toot & Puddle Christmas

Toot and Puddle pig I'll be home for Christmas picture book by Holly Hobbie

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Coming Home for the Holidays

Toot and Puddle pig I'll be home for Christmas picture book by Holly Hobbie
  • What: I’ll Be Home for Christmas book
  • When: One year and up
  • Why: Sweet story, wide age appeal
  • Where: Amazon

Looking for a Christmas story that hits all the right notes, but that your kid hasn’t heard yet? Grab a copy of Toot and Puddle I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Holly Hobbie.

Toot & Puddle I’ll Be Home for Christmas book on Amazon

Toot & Puddle I’ll Be Home for Christmas book on Amazon

This sweet story tells the tale of Puddle, who waits at home during the holiday season for his best buddy Toot. Toot has traveled far away to visit family, but promises to be back in time for the holiday to celebrate their traditions together. A massive snowstorm can’t stop Toot from returning home, with the help of a familiar face.

Toot and Puddle pig postcard from I'll Be Home for Christmas tale book
Toot’s postcard letting Puddle know he will be home for the holidays.

Instead of focusing on toys and gifts, this book highlights the joys of family, friends, and holiday traditions, and what it means to celebrate the most important things without all the fuss. If you love it enough, you can also grab the video of the same tale.

Toot singing carols with Scottish sheep in snow from I'll Be Home for Christmas
Detailed illustrations illuminate the story.

If you’ve read any of the other Toot and Puddle books, you’ll recognize the witty illustrations that contain even more humor and fun beyond the printed words. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this holiday tale about travel and reunion.

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