New Releases by Patrick McDonnell

Follow along with the adventures of everyone’s favorite Jack Russell & tuxedo cat pals during their year of “yesh we can” in this comic strip treasury. In this chronological collection of Mutts strips, a year’s worth of color Sunday strips and black-and-white daily strips are included, along with pop-art splash pages that highlight McDonnell’s imaginative artwork and distinctive style.

Grab a sweater and pick out a pumpkin—it’s finally fall! Follow along as our dynamic duo, Earl and Mooch, enjoy the changing colors, start up a (very large) leaf collection, and select the very best Trick-or-Treat costumes. When they aren’t busy filling their bellies with Halloween treats and Thanksgiving shnacks, Mooch and Earl show Bip, Bop and the rest of the gang that the best way to appreciate the season is with a friend.

Is it a book...or a digital tablet? From bestselling and award-winning author and creator of the MUTTS comic strip, Patrick McDonnell, comes a timely tale in a tablet-shaped package that’s the perfect antidote for those who always have a device in hand. ★ "Ever-cute creatures deliver the story''s tech-addiction message with a grin, and clever references abound." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Here is a hilarious (and heartfelt) reminder of how technology can take us backward...all the way to the times of prehistoric man! Tek is a cave boy in love with tech: his tablet, videogames, phone, and TV keep him deep in his cave, glued to his devices, day in and day out. He never sees his friends or family anymore--and his ability to communicate has devolved to just one word: "UGH!" Can anyone in the village convince Tek to unplug and come outside into the big, beautiful world? A distinctive, digitally-inspired package and design cleverly evokes the experience of using an electronic device that eventually shuts down...and after a magic page turn, Tek reconnects with the real world. Don''t miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell: Me…Jane The Gift of Nothing The Gift of Everything 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

From a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor artist comes the beloved story about nothing--and everything!--adapted to a board book format. 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 has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and in this shortened form, brings to the youngest readers its heartfelt, timeless message about the priceless value of friendship.

Los personajes que aparecen en las tiras cómicas y en los libros de McDonnell invitan a asomarnos a nuestro interior para echar una mirada a los sentimientos que forman la delicada trama de la vida. Este nuevo libro es una pequeña joya filosófica protagonizada por el gato Mooch. Un día, este entrañable felino se sienta junto a su árbol favorito para tomar una siesta. Mientras duerme, una espesa niebla cubre el bosque, lo cual lleva a creer que se encuentra en el cielo. Ello le permite observar las cosas cotidianas desde una nueva perspectiva. Su mundo tiene un aspecto distinto. Incluso un malhumorado y peligroso perro le parece ahora un ser amigable. Después de todo, está en el cielo. Las creaciones de Patrick McDonnell se caracterizan por su enorme sutileza, así como por su humor y su sabiduría. "Un dulce cuento con un mensaje Zen." People Magazine

Una emotiva historia de la vida real que es, al mismo tiempo, un homenaje a una mujer apasionada por la naturaleza. Con enorme sensibilidad y unas gotas de humor, el multipremiado ilustrador Patrick McDonell nos cuenta la historia de Jane, una niña inglesa nacida en el seno de una familia de pocos recursos, que sueña con ir a África para conocer a los animales que ha visto en los libros. Mediante su imaginación se traslada hasta ese continente en compañía de un simpático mono sin imaginar que, con el paso del tiempo, su sueño se volverá realidad. Esta niña es nada menos que Jane Goodall, una de las mujeres de ciencia más conocidas y queridas de la actualidad. Naturalista, activista y primatóloga, ella ha consagrado su vida no sólo a estudiar a los chimpancés africanos, sino también a promover el respeto a la naturaleza. Entre los muchos reconocimientos que ha recibido por su trabajo están el Premio Príncipe de Asturias de Investigación Científica y Técnica. Además, en 2013 fue galardonada por la Asociación Parlamentaria en Defensa de los Animales.

Three little monsters create a big monster who doesn''t turn out quite as they planned.

Celebrate the friendship between Earl the Jack Russell and Mooch the tuxedo cat, and the bond between pets & their owners, in this comic strip treasury. This Mutts collection contains a year’s worth of color Sunday strips and black-and-white daily strips that mingle with impromptu splash pages highlighting McDonnell’s imaginative artwork. Sketched in McDonnell’s distinctive style, this emotive Mutts collection follows the day-to-day exploits of the cat and dog duo, Mooch and Earl. Whether they are contemplating the cosmos or curling in for a much-needed nap, these two lighthearted pals remind us of the simple pleasures that make life so grand.

What¡¯s to Love: No one can deny the cultural impact of Charles M. Schulz¡¯s Peanuts, and it has been a singular honor for us to be able to continue his legacy. In 2015, Peanuts celebrates its 65th anniversary, so we thought there was no better way to recognize Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang than to invite some of the world¡¯s best-known names in comics, children¡¯s books, comic strips, cartoons, and webcomics to come together and show their love for Schulz. What It Is: Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz is a giant love letter from creators new and old from comic strips to webcomics, children¡¯s books to comic books. Unprecedented at this scale, it is very rare for the Schulz estate to allow other cartoonists to illustrate the Peanuts gang in their own signature styles. This collection of original stories, pin-ups, and strips pay tribute to Schulz and the world of Peanuts, and includes contributions from Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Jen Wang (In Real Life), Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Terry Moore (Rachel Rising), Mike Allred (Silver Surfer), Paul Pope (Battling Boy), and many more. Features an introduction by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate).

It’s wintertime for our favorite furry friends, Earl and Mooch, and they have a lot to do to get ready to hibernate: Step 1: Fill their bellies with shnacky shnacks. Step 2: Cozy up on their people’s warm laps. Or maybe instead of hibernating, Mooch and Earl will help Shtinky Puddin’, Bip and Bop, and the rest of their buddies enjoy the beautiful and magical winter season. Take a peek at The Mutts Winter Diaries to find out. You can help your animal friends, too! Check out the More to Explore section in the back of TheMutts Winter Diaries to find out how you can make sure winter critters stay warm and full of shnacks through the cold, snowy months.

An homage to classic bedtime stories and their creators, from a Caldecott Honor recipient and bestselling artist! Patrick McDonnell''s first bedtime book captures the magic of a sleepover with friends, and reminds us to cherish life''s simplest pleasures. During a fun pajama party, three animal friends dance and play, but at last everyone is getting sleepy. Is it time for bed yet? Not before taking the time to say thank you for the day, the night, and good friends.

Patrick McDonnell, nació en Nueva Jersey en 1956. Es uno de los más exitosos y apreciados ilustradores de Estados Unidos. Saltó a la fama gracias a Mutts. Sus tiras, protagonizadas casi todas por animales y publicadas en periódicos y revistas, transmiten no sólo el peculiar sentido del humor del autor sino también su visión filosófica, la cual nos habla del amor a la vida y a todos los seres que habitan el planeta. Entre los numerosos galardones que ha obtenido por su trabajo destacan el Caldecott Honor en el 2012 y el premio otorgado por la National Cartoonist Society a la mejor tira cómica.

Het is een bijzondere dag. De kat Ming wil zijn beste vriend, hond Tibbe, een cadeau geven. Maar wat geef je iemand die alles al heeft? Prentenboek met kleine, expressieve zwart-wittekeningen met rood als steunkleur. Vanaf ca. 5 jaar.

In this interactive and engaging read-aloud, bestselling author and award-winning artist and creator of the MUTTS comic Patrick McDonnell creates a funny, engaging, and almost perfect story about embracing life''s messes. ★ "Brilliant.... A playful, funny, and friendly treatment of anxiety and life''s unpredictable messes." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Little Louie''s story keeps getting messed up, and he''s not happy about it! What''s the point of telling his tale if he can''t tell it perfectly? But when he stops and takes a deep breath, he realizes that everything is actually just fine, and his story is a good one--imperfections and all. Caldecott Honoree and creator of the beloved comic strip MUTTS Patrick McDonnell uses his signature gentle touch to remind young readers that it’s okay to make mistakes, that real life isn’t perfect—and that “imperfect” doesn’t mean “worse.” Don''t miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell: Me…Jane The Gift of Nothing The Gift of Everything 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

Inside Patrick McDonnell''s comic collection, Earl the dog and Mooch the cat celebrate the season by taking in a wayside waif, who they promptly name Shtinky Puddin''. As Christmas approaches, Shtinky Puddin'' grows homesick and leaves Earl and Mooch, sending them on a Christmas adventure.

A collection of previously published strips.

A cheeky monster story with a Zen-themed twist about appreciating the small joys that life has to offer, from Caldecott Honor winner and MUTTS comic creator Patrick McDonnell. ★ "A frightfully amazing book to read." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words..."Thank you!" In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitude. Don''t miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell: Me…Jane The Gift of Nothing The Gift of Everything 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

A Caldecott Honor Book Patrick McDonnell—bestselling author-artist and creator of the beloved MUTTS comic strip—shares the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist featured in the hit documentary film Jane. ★ "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages."u200b —Booklist, starred review In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true. With anecdotes from Jane Goodall''s autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young—and young at heart. One of the world''s most inspiring women, Dr. Jane Goodall is a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. Don''t miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell: Me…Jane The Gift of Nothing The Gift of Everything 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

Traditional Chinese edition of Patrick McDonnell''s Art. McDonnell is the bestselling illustrator and writer of Hug Time, South, Just like heaven, and the latest Me . . . Jane.

River of Darkness

A collection of Mutts comics featuring a dog named Earl and a cat named Mooch and their interactions with each other, humans, and neighborhood animals.

Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.

Collection of previously published comic strips.

When a little bird awakens to find that all of his friends and family have gone south for the winter, it takes a surprising friendship with Mooch the cat to help him find his way. This is a wordless and profoundly moving story--by the creator of the beloved comic strip Mutts--that explores being lost and found, crossing boundaries, saying goodbye, and broadening horizons.

It seems that everything gets Earl''s tail wagging--a bowl of food, a field of flowers, long walks, and belly rubs. But Mooch, Earl''s best friend, knows what all of these things have in common: love is what makes Earl''s tail wag. Patrick McDonnell, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, Mutts, pays an incredibly sweet tribute to his dog in a tale of wiggling and waggling, fwipping and fwapping...and every dog''s secret to the joy of life.

A collection of Mutts comic strips featuring Mooch the cat and Earl the dog and their long-suffering owner, Rob.