A Present for Toot Toot & Puddle

A gifted illustrator can create a milieu so well-upholstered and convincing, down to the smallest details, that the listener/viewer cannot help but believe wholeheartedly in the fanciful tale she spins. Toot and Puddle, two ingratiating pigs, are best of friends. When Puddle decided to find Toot "the best present ever" for his birthday, we become enthusiastic participants in his search. Combing bookstore, candy shop, hardware store, sporting goods emporium and more, all Puddle achieves is total confusion. Finally, in Pip's Pet Shop, a daring choice turns out to be just right. Holly Hobbie's pictures and words keep us guessing from beginning to happy end. (Selma G. Lanes, Parents' Choice, 1998) -- From Parents' Choice®