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The Gift of Nothing (Mutts)
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.
Hardcover, 56 pages
Published
October 5th 2005
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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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
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 complains that there...more
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 cute.
The illustratio...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 cute.
The illustratio...more
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...more
Sep 25, 2011
Shauna Masura
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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enjoying-nothing,
friendship,
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cats
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 enjoy the...more
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 little one...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 little one...more
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...more
I like it.
Actually we had everything, we didn't realize it. We said we had nothing to do, but at the end we do something right?, so do with shopping, we said we had nothing to shop for, but at the end our trolley already full with shopping bags. We said nothing to watch on TV, but we still stayed in front of TV..
There is nothing as the gift. Because the gift is me and you stayed still, enjoyed nothing and everything TOGETHER!!!
Actually we had everything, we didn't realize it. We said we had nothing to do, but at the end we do something right?, so do with shopping, we said we had nothing to shop for, but at the end our trolley already full with shopping bags. We said nothing to watch on TV, but we still stayed in front of TV..
There is nothing as the gift. Because the gift is me and you stayed still, enjoyed nothing and everything TOGETHER!!!
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!
Another heartwarming book to have in my classroom! I love the thought that was put into this book because it really teaches readers the value of friendships and relationships over more materialistic things. It is an excellent short story to read aloud to students, especially towards November/Thanksgiving/Christmas time. It really has students thinking about the gift of "nothing" and what that really means.
The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell is an adorable, heartwarming, *hug*-inspiring gem of a book!
Mooch is on the hunt for that perfect gift for his best friend, Earl. But with simple, small, black-and-white-with-a-dash-of-color, hilariously expressive illustrations, Mr. McDonnell shows that some of the best gifts in life do not fit in a box.
I highly recommend this sweet tale of friendship and love. My heart is still “awww-ing” all over the place! :)
Thanks, Sonia!
7/13/12
Mooch is on the hunt for that perfect gift for his best friend, Earl. But with simple, small, black-and-white-with-a-dash-of-color, hilariously expressive illustrations, Mr. McDonnell shows that some of the best gifts in life do not fit in a box.
I highly recommend this sweet tale of friendship and love. My heart is still “awww-ing” all over the place! :)
Thanks, Sonia!
7/13/12
Mooch the cat and Earl the dog are best friends. Mooch can't figure out what gift to give Earl. Earl has everything a dog needs already. Mooch finally figures, he'll give him nothing! This is a short simple book that shows a true friendship. This book is great for building community in younger classrooms.
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.
this book is real short and can read in about 2 minutes but has a real good lesson and teaches you that material things make you happy. But having nothing and appreciating everything that non materialistic thing and enjoying life makes you the happiest
Mooch wants to give his friend, Earl, the perfect gift but he has everything. What do you give the person who has everything? Simple, nothing. The illustrations are cute and simple allowing the message of friendship to be the star. Great book.
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?"
Probably one of the best kids books out there! The illustrations are great, the characters lovable. The message is amazing, and we need something like this for adults and kids alike in this day and age! Perfect Christmas book
A birthday gift for Chucky. We forgot to Take it upstairs tonight. No bother, because it was Brian's turn for bedtime. So I read it by myself. Adorable. Can't wait to read it to him tomorrow night. Sweet story about friends.
So i am so gonna buy this book. i really love this comic strip so i decided to read this.i think any adult would love the thought put into this oh so true story and it is somethingyou will love to share with your kids.
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.
Such a sweet, sweet book. We loved this one just as much as all his other fabulous little books. Nice and simple, but with such a heartwarming moral. And of course the illustrations are so cute. Another gem!
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.
A gift from Tammra Salisbury of the Pleasant Grove Library when I did a presentation on Mark Twain in January 2011. For someone who has practically "every" book, it is a great personal library addition.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
I want to give this book to every child. And every friend. A must for every personal library. So simple and so pure. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Cute book that trumpets the gift of friendship and love over materialism and possessions.
PS--If anyone ever gets me a gift with nothing in it, I will cry.
PS--If anyone ever gets me a gift with nothing in it, I will cry.
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.
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In 1994 McDonnell created the comic strip MUTTS which now appears in over 700 newspapers and 20 countries.
In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children’s book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like...more
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In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children’s book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like...more
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