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The Gift of Nothing (Special Edition)

By Patrick McDonnell (Hardcover Book, 2009)

Since its publication in 2005, The Gift of Nothing has become an instant classic--the perfect gift for "the person who has everything." In this appealing picture book, Mooch the cat--star of the nationally-syndicated comic strip Mutts--searches for a present for his friend, Earl the dog. Earl already has everything he needs: a bowl, a bed, a chewy toy...What else could Mooch get him? Then it dawns on him: NOTHING! This timeless tale has a heart-warming message about the most valuable gift of all--friendship--that appeals to readers of all ages. Great for a last minute gift, this special edition includes an elegant paper slipcase designed to look like gift wrap with foil accents and an embossed bow and faux hang tag.

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- Format: Hardcover Book
- Price: $19.99 US/$24.99 CAN
- ISBN-13: 9780316054416
- On Sale Date: 10/07/2009
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Patrick McDonnell is the creator of the Mutts comic strip, which is about to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary. He has illustrated for the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Reader's Digest, Time, Parents, and other journals, created CD covers for the Greatest Hit classical music series, and designed a license plate for his home state of New Jersey. Patrick has been hailed as "the next Charles Schulz," sits on the board of directors of the Humane Society of the United States, and has won numerous awards for both Mutts and his animal welfare work. He is the co-author of Krazy Kat: The Comic Art of George Herriman and also contributed a story to Little Lit: It Was a Dark and Silly Night, edited by Art Spiegelman and Francine Mouly (HarperCollins, 2003).

"Pure delight... Both Mutts fans and newcomers will appreciate McDonnell's clever wordplay and lovable characters." " (Publishers Weekly (starred review)).
"Sage and funny storytelling." (Child Magazine).
"A perfect meditation on gift giving and friendship." (Kirkus).
(Publishers Weekly).