Toot & Puddle-An ABC American Booksellers Pick of the Lists; an ABBY Honor Award Book:

"Children will be reassured by the message that friends can have different interests and still enjoy one another." -Publishers Weekly

* "The book and its heroes are endearing and readers will want to see more of Woodcock Pocket soon."
-Kirkus, pointer review

"This year's worth of adventures large and small will entertain young armchair travelers and homebodies alike."
-School Library Journal

Toot & Puddle: A Present for Toot-A 1998 Parents' Choice Recommendation:

"Hobbie beautifully depicts these two appealing pigs in expressive and detailed watercolors."
-School Library Journal

"Hobbie's watercolors are delightful, and Puddle's search for the perfect present is endearing." -Kirkus

"Hobbie's artwork... is wonderfully on target for young children... Toot and Puddle are endearing." -Booklist

Toot & Puddle: You Are My Sunshine:

* "Gentle watercolors add a light touch to Toot's malaise without compromising the compassion found in this graceful treatment of a delicate issue." -Kirkus, pointer review

"The illustrations are right on target." -School Library Journal