Description
Description
Mooch the cat desperately wants to find a gift for his friend - Earl the dog. He wonders what he can buy the dog who has everything and decides that the answer, of course, is nothing. This simple story features characters from the Mutts comic strips and is the first book for children.
About the Author
About the Author
Patrick McDonnell is the author and illustrator of Tek: The Modern Cave Boy, Thank You and Good Night, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters' Monster, and Me...Jane, a Caldecott Honor Book. He is also the creator of the internationally syndicated comic strip Mutts, which inspired his picture books The Gift of Nothing, Hug Time, and others. He lives in New Jersey.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for The Gift of Nothing:
A New York Times Bestseller * "Pure delight." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review "Priceless." -The Washington Post "A sweet tale with a Zen message." -People "A perfect meditation on gift giving and friendship." ―Kirkus Reviews A fine vehicle for a one-on-one discussion of the meaning of friendship and gift-giving. --School Library Journal
A New York Times Bestseller * "Pure delight." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review "Priceless." -The Washington Post "A sweet tale with a Zen message." -People "A perfect meditation on gift giving and friendship." ―Kirkus Reviews A fine vehicle for a one-on-one discussion of the meaning of friendship and gift-giving. --School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2005-10-01
Length:
56 pages
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