Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"In a collection that celebrates loving friendship, Brown artfully captures the comforting, sometimes odd moments of true affection."
and#8212;Kirkus
"[Brown] pairs a heaping spoonful of nonsense with unexpected yet genuine observations about the joy of companionship."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The cheerful, rhythmic rhymes help make this book perfect for reading aloud, and it would be an ideal choice for two friends to share."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"This small book, not much bigger than a greeting card, celebrates friendship in short poems and imaginative drawings. . . . Use this as a jumping off place for creating Valentine's Day cards."
and#8212;Booklist
Synopsis
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, so what else could Mooch get him? Then it dawns on him: nothing! This timeless tale has a heartwarming message about the most valuable gift of all--friendship.
Synopsis
A collection of illustrated poems of love and friendship teeming with wit, whimsy, and wordplay from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, Calef Brown.
Synopsis
In Calef Brownand#8217;s poem and#8220;We Go Together,and#8221; he jubilantly decrees: and#8220;We go together / like fingers and thumbs. / Basses and drums. / Pastries and crumbs.and#8221; In and#8220;You Are Two (Kiwis),and#8221; he muses, and#8220;I am quite frequently, / reminded by thee / of a kiwi. / Either kind.and#8221; Yes, silliness and sentimentality have free rein in this and#8220;curious selectionand#8221; of childlike poems about love and friendship, each accompanied by an equally absurd, stylized acrylic painting. Like Sandol Stoddardand#8217;s I Like You, We Go Together! this book makes an offbeat Valentineand#8217;s gift for anyone with a good sense of humor and a penchant for wordplay.
About the Author
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).