The Gift of Nothing

by Patrick McDonnell

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031611488X
• ISBN13: 9780316114882
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

The Gift of Nothing

What a special little book. Everyone I have showed it to as gotten a really special feeling from it. I will treasure it.

Friendly and Fun

weather you love Mutts, or never read it (like me) you will enjoy this book. As a mom whose child became known as "the kid who has everything" (thanks to his grandma) even I myself have found it hard to pick out presents for him. this will be a christmas gift for my son, and I will ask his grandma to read it too him. This book is simple and cute with a great moral of how friendship is more important, that its the thought that counts, but it is done in a delightful way. This book had me laughing out loud when I read it and is a must by to gently remind kids to appreciate what they have

The Gift of Everything

This is a simple yet fantastic book about the true meaning of friendship. In our materialistic world where "do it yourself" TV shows now focus on clutter control, it is great to read a book about what gift is most important. If you liked The Giving Tree, you will love this book.

A Whole Lot of Nothing

The schweetness of Mutts is really brought home in this wonderful little book that expands on one of the strips and leaves you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. I gave it to my wife for our anniversary (instead of a regular present) and got away with it!! Highly recommended. Earl says yesh.

Spare, lovely, moving as a classic fable

Whether you're a kid or an adult, or a dog or a cat, or a fan of "Mutts" or a newcomer, this book is going to grab you. What do you give your favorite dog pal when he has everything? Nothing. The cat's journey to find nothing reads to this child in an adult's body as both one of those funny Zen koan adventures...and a heartfelt exploration of friendship. McDonnell's color palate is especially interesting...he sticks to a simple combination of black and white and red, which makes the story all the stronger. Mutts, YESH!