Holly Hobbie Bücher

Hops und Huper sind die besten Freunde. Doch während Hops am liebsten zu Hause ist, reist Huper gerne um die Welt. Er besucht die Kamele in Ägypten, klettert auf hohe Berge und schreibt von überall bunte Postkarten. Aber ganz egal, wie groß das Abenteuer ist, am schönsten ist es, wenn sie endlich wieder zusammen sind!

Die Glücksnuss: Weihnachten ohne Drops, das kann sich sein Freund Krümel beim besten Willen nicht vorstellen. Doch die Zeit wird knapp und Drops ist noch immer nicht von seiner Reise zur Urgrosstante zurückgekehrt. So beginnt Krümel mit allen Weihnachtsvorbereitungen alleine. Als es überdies noch fest zu schneien anfängt, fühlt er sich ganz verzweifelt. Derweil kämpft sich Drops durch den tiefen Schnee und kommt kaum vorwärts. Da spürt er die von der Urgrosstante geschenkte Glücksnuss in seiner Tasche und wünscht sich ganz fest zu Krümel. Und das Wunder geschieht! Mit dem Weihnachtsmann geht's nun auf schnellstem Weg nach Hause, Krümel und Drops feiern ein wunderschönes Weihnachten - gemeinsam. Ab 3 Jahren, gut, Eveline Zwahlen-Ruf.

Toot and Puddle are the best of friends. But when Toot leaves Woodcock Pocket to travel and see the world, Puddle chooses to stay at home. Just when Puddle begins to miss his old friend, he embarks on some of his own adventures-right at home. Finally, after Toot returns from his year-long trip, the two discover that true friendship knows no boundaries. With a delightful mix of humor, warmth, and a classic style all her own, Holly Hobbie captures the all excitement and joy that surround adventures-near and far-and reminds readers that true friendship knows no boundaries.

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the flowers are in full bloom- so why is Toot so blue? In an effort to cheer up his best friend, Puddle bakes Toot's favorite berry cobbler, takes him on a river rafting adventure, invites all of their friends over for a fun-filled day of games and sing-alongs, but nothing seems to help. Just when he is about to give up, a sudden thunderstorm hits Woodcock Pocket, flooding all of Pocket Pond. The next day, Puddle waks up to find the air cleared...and his old friend back. With a cheerful mix of humor, warmth, and a classic style all her own, Holly Hobbie captures how the coming of a new day and good friends can help raise our spirits. Best of all, this affordable paperback edition comes with two punch-out recipe cards with step-by-step instructions that kids can follow to make a no-bake fruit cheesecake and chilled strawberry lemonade.

Coming to paperback with a brand new cover just in time for the holidays, this Toot and Puddle story evokes the warmth of friendship and the coziness of the season. How do you find the best Christmas present ever for your best friend in the whole wide world? That's what Toot is trying to find out, and Puddle is having just as much trouble. With a nod to previous books in the bestselling 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.

It's summertime, and Toot and Puddle's little cousin, Opal, is visiting Woodcock Pocket when she discovers that she has a loose tooth. Opal carefully places it under her pillow and hopes the tooth fairy will bring her a shiny quarter. Worried that the tooth fairy might get lost on the way, Puddle puts on a special costume so that Opal won't be disappointed. But will the real tooth fairy show up after all?

The creator of the Toot & Puddle series brings us Elmore--the warmhearted porcupine sure to steal the hearts of a new generation of Holly Hobbie fans! Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you're covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love. Holly Hobbie is the creator of the beloved Toot & Puddle series and now brings us a character for the next generation. Just as charming, funny, and good-hearted as her little pigs, Elmore the porcupine will snuggle and prickle his way securely into the picture-book canon.

A prickly porcupine searches for a best friend in this sequel to Elmore from Toot & Puddle author Holly Hobbie. Elmore the porcupine feels warm and comfortable in his neighborhood, and has many friends. But lately he has been feeling that he is missing someone, someone who will always be there -- a best friend. His uncle assures him that those kinds of friendships just happen over time, but determined Elmore goes out in search of one anyway. Then Elmore meets Pinky, a skunk who has a similar problem. Likely companions for Pinky are deterred because...well, he stinks! As the two commiserate and spend time together, they accept each other's shortcomings and develop what each of them wants most: a real friendship with a best friend. Holly Hobbie tenderly renders these sweet and relatable characters in exquisite watercolor, and has us rooting for them to the end.