Toot & Puddle: The One and Only

Opal is used to having her own interests and her own way of doing things. But when Bubbles begins copying the way she dresses and the artwork she makes for school, Opal has to decide how she feels about having someone follow so closely in her footsteps. In Toot & Puddle: The One and Only, Holly Hobbie brings the familiar pig characters into a story about individuality, friendship and the challenge of being admired.

The situation becomes more complicated when Bubbles struggles at dance class and Opal must decide whether to help. She can keep her distance and protect the feeling of being unique, or recognise that another character's admiration may be an opportunity for kindness. The story treats the question with warmth and humour, giving children a way to think about copying, sharing interests and making room for someone else.

Hobbie's illustrations and familiar characters make the book inviting for readers who already know Toot and Puddle, while the everyday social situation is easy for new readers to understand. The story can prompt conversations about friendship, confidence and the difference between having one's own identity and being unkind to someone who looks up to you. Toot & Puddle: The One and Only is a gentle picture book for shared reading and for children learning how to navigate friendships.

Product Details

Author: Holly Hobbie
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Approx. Dimensions: 26.2 × 26.2 × 1.3 cm
Approx. Weight: 463 g
Language: English
ISBN: 9780316366649
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days