Holly Hobbie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holly Hobbie
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| Born | Holly Ulinskas 1944 (age 80–81) Watertown, Connecticut, U.S. |
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Douglas Hobbie
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Denise Holly Hobbie (born in 1944) is an American writer, artist, and illustrator. She is famous for creating the character now known as Holly Hobbie. She also wrote the popular Toot & Puddle series of children's books.
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About Holly Hobbie
Holly Hobbie was born Holly Ulinskas in Watertown, Connecticut. She married Douglas Hobbie in 1964. Today, she lives in Conway, Massachusetts.
Her Creative Work
Becoming an Author
Holly Hobbie is the author of many beloved children's books. She is also the artist who created the famous Holly Hobbie character.
The Holly Hobbie Character
In the late 1960s, Holly Hobbie started drawing pictures of a sweet little girl. This girl wore a big bonnet and a rag dress. She also loved cats!
Holly's brother-in-law encouraged her to show her art to American Greetings. This company is known for greeting cards. Her drawings were inspired by her own children. They showed a cozy, old-fashioned style from New England.
Her artwork became very popular. The character, who was first called "blue girl," soon became known as Holly Hobbie, just like her creator.
Her Books and Shows
The Toot & Puddle Series
Toot & Puddle is a series of books about two best friends. Toot loves to travel and explore the world. Puddle, on the other hand, prefers to stay at home in Woodcock Pocket. Even though they are different, they are the best of friends!
Toot & Puddle Books
- Toot & Puddle
- A Present for Toot
- You Are My Sunshine
- Puddle's ABC
- I'll Be Home For Christmas
- Top of the World
- Charming Opal
- The New Friend
- Wish You Were Here
- The One and Only
- Let It Snow
- How Does Your Garden Grow?
Toot & Puddle on TV
The Toot & Puddle books were turned into a TV show in 2008. It was made by Mercury Filmworks, National Geographic Kids, and Treehouse TV.
Toot & Puddle Movie
In December 2006, a movie called Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas came out. It was like a first episode for the TV show. It aired on Treehouse in Canada and Noggin in the US. National Geographic later released it on DVD.
Other Books by Holly Hobbie
- Elmore (2018)
- A Cat Named Swan (2017)
- The night before Christmas (Text by Clement Clarke Moore) (2013)
- Gem (2012)
- Fanny (2008)
- Fanny & Annabelle (2009)
- Everything But The Horse: A Childhood Memory (2010)
- The Art of Holly Hobbie (1980)
- Holly Hobbie's the night before Christmas (1976)
