The Gift of Nothing

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Patrick McDonnell

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Little Brown & Company

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October 05, 2005

ISBN

031611488X

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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! But it turns out nothing is harder to find than you'd think...

This perennial favorite from bestselling author and the award-winning creator of the beloved comic strip MUTTS sends a heartfelt, timeless message about the priceless value of friendship.

Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
The Gift of Everything
Me…Jane
Art
Hug Time
Tek
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters’ Monster

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a simple gift

February 22, 2006 (Updated: June 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Dominique

When someone has everything already, what do you give him/her? Mooch searches for a gift for Earl but can't decide on what to get. He searches and searches until in the end he realizes that sometimes the simplest gift can be the greatest gift. So what does Mooch get Earl? A box of nothing!

This was a cute story with adorable illustrations!

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Aww. How cute.

January 22, 2006 (Updated: June 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Bettina

What do I give to a friend that has everything? This is what Mooch questions himself. He can't think of anything to give to his friend Earl. Mooch racks his brain for an idea but Earl already has it. Find out what Mooch thinks of and read "The Gift of Nothing".

Even though I read this book for fun, I loved it. It's so cute and the illustrations are so adorable.

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Yay

January 14, 2006 (Updated: June 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Jessica

Hey, i no this is hard to belive but patrick mcdonnell is my mums unlce, caroline mcdonnell, and yeah i wuld like to say HI! to my mums uncle. i love your cartoons, lol i actually cut them out and stick them onto my walls lol well seeya later byebye!!
p.s BOOK RULEZ!! lol :P

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My new favorite!

December 11, 2005 (Updated: June 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Stacey

I love this book. The characters are adorable and I love the message about giving of yourself. We are so caught up in the material things in this world. This story teaches us the importance of relationships and loving one another. I highly recommend it for all ages!

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What to give one who has everything?

November 13, 2005 (Updated: June 12, 2026)

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Reader reviewed by Kim Peek

Mooch wants to give his best friend, Earl, a gift. The problem is...Earl has everything. Mooch searches every aisle in the store and comes up with nothing. He resorts to giving his friend a big box of nothing, which turns out the be the perfect gift.

Based on Patrick McDonnell's award-winning comic strip, Mutts.

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