The Gift of Nothing - (Christmas) by Patrick McDonnell (Hardcover)

About the Book

What can Mooch the cat give Earl the dog when Earl has everything? The answer, of course, is nothing. This simple picture book story features characters from McDonnell's popular comic strip, "Mutts." Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

From a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the beloved comic strip Mutts comes the beloved story about nothing--and everything!--perfect for gift-giving at the holidays and year-round.

Mooch the cat desperately wants to get his friend Earl the dog a gift for the holidays, but Earl already has everything he needs. "What do you give a guy who has everything?" Mooch wonders. Then it dawns on him: nothing! But it turns out nothing is harder to find than you'd think...

This perennial favorite from a bestselling and award-winning creator sends a heartfelt, timeless message about the priceless value of friendship.

Don't miss these other favorites from Patrick McDonnell:
Hug Time
Me... Jane
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters' Monster
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned his ABC's (the Hard Way)

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.