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 app...
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Aug 11, 2010
Huda Felimban
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There is something called "the gift of NOTHING"
and definitely you wont know it till you read the book
FANTASTIC
cozy and intelligent "friendship" book
I already have a list of ppl whom I want them to read it ;D
في كل مرة يحتم علي أن أقدم هدية
أجدني في حيرة
:$ أما الآن أضحى كل شيء
"سهلا"
كتاب عن الصداقة
and definitely you wont know it till you read the book
FANTASTIC
cozy and intelligent "friendship" book
I already have a list of ppl whom I want them to read it ;D
في كل مرة يحتم علي أن أقدم هدية
أجدني في حيرة
:$ أما الآن أضحى كل شيء
"سهلا"
كتاب عن الصداقة
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Feb 06, 2012
Ina
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From the creator of the comic strip "Mutts" this book features the the strip's two stars: Mooch the cat and Earl the dog. In this charming story, Earl's birthday is coming and Mooch wants to get something special for his friend but finds it difficult since Earls has everything already - a bed, bowl, ball and even a chewy toy. What do you get someone who has everything? Nothing, of course! The adventure begins when Mooch sets off to buy his friend's gift. His mistress always compla
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Mar 10, 2010
Joey
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This was just too sweet. I found myself getting all verklempt throughout the story, especially at the ending. Perfect for teaching children the value of friendship over material things.
This story is about Mooch the cat and Earl the dog. Mooch is trying to figure out what to get Earl for his birthday. But what do you get someone who already has everything? Nothing! I love the page at the end where they're sitting on the back of the chair with their arms around each other. So cu More...
This story is about Mooch the cat and Earl the dog. Mooch is trying to figure out what to get Earl for his birthday. But what do you get someone who already has everything? Nothing! I love the page at the end where they're sitting on the back of the chair with their arms around each other. So cu More...
Feb 23, 2010
Sarai
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Mooch the cat wants to give his friend Earl the dog a gift, but Earl is already the owner of a bowl, bed and chewy toy! So Mooch decides to give Earl nothing, and sets out to find it. The kids say there is nothing to do, though they always seem to be doing something. Millie says there is nothing to buy, but Mooch sees lots in the stores. In the end, Mooch wraps a big box with nothing in it and presents it to his friend. There's nothing here, says Earl. Nothing… but me and you, Mooch replies. And
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Oct 04, 2011
Shauna
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What do you get someone who has everything? Nothing, of course. That's what Mooch has in mind for his best friend's birthday present, but he just can't seem to find nothing anywhere. The minimal, cartoonish illustrations by author Patrick McDonnell (creator of Mutts comics) are the star of this book. Mooch and Earl come to life in unpretentious black ink with touches of red. The simple plot, though sweet, was a bit too esoteric for children to really understand the point. When you can enjo
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Feb 07, 2011
Jane
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A commentary on stuff--and the gift of being together...
Although this comic-book style of illustration is not my favorite, I loved this spare and poignant story. I read it several times to my five year-old, and had to explain the premise, but because the book's message is so simple and clearly shown through the illustrations, he actually got it! It's certainly the type of story that can be read again and again, and because the depiction of the characters is humorous, I can see lots of More...
Although this comic-book style of illustration is not my favorite, I loved this spare and poignant story. I read it several times to my five year-old, and had to explain the premise, but because the book's message is so simple and clearly shown through the illustrations, he actually got it! It's certainly the type of story that can be read again and again, and because the depiction of the characters is humorous, I can see lots of More...
Oct 21, 2010
Ali-l0v3
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I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!! This book is the most CUTEST, FUNNIEST, SWEETST, book i have ever read!!! Me and Ashly hav read it in reading class n we were laughing and smieling all the time we wre reading it! It is a book about friendshi and carring. This cat was trying to get a gift for her frnd the dog, n he was like wat can you give someone who has everthing.... SOOOOOO, he decides to gine him the gift of nothing!! LOL He serches everwhere to find him the gift if nothing and finaly he finds it.. It
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Oct 19, 2010
Ashley
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well even though im in 8th grade doesn't mean i cant read picture books! this book is so cute and the perfect christmas story to read to young readers. well Mooch is trying to get his best friend Erik a christmas gift but tells his self "how do i get someone something when they already have everything?" well he decides to get erik the gift of nothing! well find the book and read it for yourself to find out Mooch's adventures!
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Apr 23, 2010
Christine
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My child went shopping with me, and I found him walking around saying, "the latest this, the newest that, buy, sale, sale, buy; there is nothing to buy ..." And I realized the book had changed his life. For the better. Just a joy. And a must for every parent.
Oct 19, 2009
Tracee
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Again, so cute it could bring a tear to your eye. This is a perfect gift for anyone. It's a wonderful concept, and it couldn't have been written better.
"Mooch thought and thought.
What do you get someone who has everything?"
"Mooch thought and thought.
What do you get someone who has everything?"
Jan 15, 2009
Adriana
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I gave this book to Franz one year when he said he wanted nothing for Christmas. This book and "Where the Wild Things Are" are the two books I gifted him throughout our relationship. It's a sweet one.
May 19, 2011
It starts off funny with a typical question for humans - what do you get someone who has everything? But everything to a cat is a bed, bowl, and toy! It turns into showing us to just love what we have.
Jan 23, 2010
Dolly
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A sweet little tale that cautions against materialism and cherishes the "no thing" that truly defines our relationships and what we mean to one another. I thought this was a simple, yet poignant book.
Jan 11, 2009
Cecilia
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"The Gift of nothing" is a wonderful book, tender and sweet at the same time, but also, a book that teachs you that the most important goft of all is the one that you have in your heart.
Jan 30, 2012
Autumn
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Another wonderful book to add to my growing collection. Of course the illustrations are great. I really like the style. The characters are super cute and the story is just perfect.
Jan 22, 2012
Brigid
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Great, short, picture book with lovable characters from "Mutts" comic strip. The value of nothing should not be underestimated, especially by our consumer culture here in U.S.
Mar 29, 2009
Melissa
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This is an adorable book about friendship and wanting to give someone the "perfect" gift. It's charming and a joy to read. It's about the real gifts in life.
Jan 19, 2012
Martha
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I want to give this book to every child. And every friend. A must for every personal library. So simple and so pure. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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Mar 07, 2009
Erin
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This book is amazing. I gave it to my fiance one year when I couldn't afford anything else. It's just wonderful. Find it in the children's section.
Dec 01, 2011
jennifer
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What a little gem! This book was so very endearing. it made me smile and laugh and just want to hug it. Just wonderful! The art is perfect too!
Dec 26, 2010
Rebecca
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Delightful! A masterpiece of writing and illustration. A fresh way of reminding us of what's really important in life. Appropriate for all ages.
Jan 25, 2009
Bonnie Jeanne
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This is a book everyone should own. Read it when finances are really tough. Buy extras to send to friends when their life is not so rosey.
Jun 25, 2011
Annette
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This is such a good book! Very cute story and illustrations. I am hoping to buy some copies very soon for friends and grandkids.
Sep 28, 2010
Nojood
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The best gift to give is the gift if nothing because it is hard to find.
Thank you Huda for giving me the gift of nothing.
Thank you Huda for giving me the gift of nothing.
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Jan 19, 2009
Heidi
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A simple reminder of how quality time is one of the best gifts ever. Can you tell that's one of my love languages?
May 18, 2011
Heather
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It is a book about a cat that had a friend that was a dog. So the cat wanted to get the dog a cristmas.
