Mooch, the cat, desperately wants to find a gift for his friend Earl, the dog, but Earl already has everything.
"What do you give a guy who has everything?"
Mooch wonders.
The answer, of course, is nothing!
This simple story features characters from Patrick McDonnell's popular comic strip, Mutts, and has the same depth, charm, and heart that he gives to his daily readers.
With delightfully spare illustrations and text, this book has all the makings of a longtime classic, perfect for gift-giving all year round.
The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (October 5, 2005)
Language: English
Hardcover, 56 pages
ISBN-10: 031611488X
ISBN-13: 9780316114882
Reading age: 3+ years
Lexile measure: AD450L
Grade level: Preschool - 3
Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
Dimensions: 7.15 x 0.65 x 8.1 inches
Patrick McDonnell’s comic strip, MUTTS, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries. MUTTS has received numerous awards for its artistry and its animal and environmental themes. These include the NCS Reuben for Cartoonist of the Year, seven Harveys and the Eisner Humanitarian Award. Charles Schulz called MUTTS “One of the best comics strips of all time.”