Holly Hobbie facts for kids
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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 Ulinskas in 1944, is an American writer and illustrator. She is well-known for creating the popular character also named Holly Hobbie. This character was first created for American Greetings. Holly Hobbie also wrote and illustrated the Toot & Puddle series of children's books.
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About Holly Hobbie
Early Life and Family
Holly Hobbie was born in Watertown, Connecticut. In 1964, she married Douglas Hobbie. Today, she lives in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
Her Creative Career
Holly Hobbie is famous for her children's books, especially the Toot & Puddle series. She also created the well-loved character that shares her name.
The Holly Hobbie Character
In the late 1960s, Holly Hobbie began selling her unique artwork. This art featured a sweet little girl who loved cats. The girl wore a simple rag dress and a very large bonnet, which is a type of hat that ties under the chin.
Her artwork was inspired by her own children and showed a cozy, old-fashioned style from New England. This style became very popular. The character was first called "blue girl" but later became known as Holly Hobbie. American Greetings in Cleveland, Ohio helped make the character famous.
Holly Hobbie's Books
The Toot & Puddle Series
The Toot & Puddle books tell the stories of two best friends. Toot loves to travel and explore the world. Puddle, on the other hand, prefers to stay at home in their cozy place called Woodcock Pocket. Even though they are different, they are still the best of friends.
Toot & Puddle Books List
- 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 Screen
The Toot & Puddle books were turned into a television show in 2008. This show was made by Mercury Filmworks, National Geographic Kids, and Treehouse TV.
In December 2006, a special movie called Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas aired. It was shown on Treehouse in Canada and on Noggin in the US. This movie also served as the first episode for the TV series. Later, National Geographic released it on DVD.
Other Books by Holly Hobbie
Besides the Toot & Puddle series, Holly Hobbie has written and illustrated many other books.
- Elmore (2018)
- A Cat Named Swan (2017)
- Hansel and Gretel (2015)
- The night before Christmas (2013) – text by Clement Clarke Moore
- Gem (2012)
- Fanny (2008)
- Fanny & Annabelle (2009)
- Everything But The Horse: A Childhood Memory (2010)
- The Art of Holly Hobbie (1986)
- Holly Hobbie's the night before Christmas (1976)
