New Releases by Patrick McDonnell

A rhyming tribute to a budding young artist.

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.

Patrick McDonnell''s hypnotic picture book featuring the stars of his Mutts comic strip is a captivating ode to everyday beauty and wonder.When Mooch the cat awakes to find himself lost in a deep fog, he concludes he''s in heaven. ''Wow,'' he remarks as he explores. ''What a great place.'' But when Mooch comes face-to-face in heaven with a big and scary dog, what, he wonders, is he supposed to do? Mooch''s reassuring answer reveals that the joys of nature, home and friends are blessings to appreciate here and now. Heaven really is a place on earth!

There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug! And so Jules the kitten (also known in the Mutts cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin''") goes down the stairs to hug his friends, then all the birds in the park--and then he travels the world, hugging all those he meets! As Jules learns, a hug is the simplest--but kindest--gift we can give. And you can start giving right here, right now with the one who''s closest to you. A joyous story about sharing love with a gently environmental theme.

Collects color and black-and-white reprints of "Mutts" comics about a dog named Earl and a cat named Mooch.

"Mutts" creator McDonnell pairs his heartwarming "Shelter Story" strips with real-life, fan-submitted testimonials and photographs to provide an emotionally gratifying look into the lives of the 10 million rescue animals adopted into loving homes each year.

Alors que tombent les dernières feuilles de l''automne, Mooch le chat recueille un petit oiseau perdu et décide de l''accompagner à la recherche des siens. Débute alors un long voyage. Tourne ces pages et rejoins-les sur la route du Sud...

Presents ten years of adventures of cat Mooch and dog Earl in dailies and Sundays selected by creator Patrick McDonnell from the comic strip''s first ten years.

Disability and Society: Ideological and Historical Dimensions explores the changing relationship between disability and society in Western culture from early modern times to the present, with a particular emphasis on Ireland. The author identifies the main ideologies and practices that have shaped the relationship between disability and society, describes how these emerged over time and discusses their continuing impact on social, political and cultural life today. Rather than interpreting disability in medical or clinical terms, the author places disability in a broad historical and socio-political framework and links changing responses to disability with other important social, political and cultural movements. As well as being a valuable addition to the field of disability studies, Disability and Society is also essential reading for students of the social sciences, psychology, education, equality and health studies, and for policy makers.

More comic strip adventures of Mooch the cat and Earl the dog. Includes pages from the author''s sketchbook.

A collection of Sunday Mutts comic strips featuring Mooch the cat and Earl the dog.

A collection of previously published comic strips.

C''était un jour pas comme les autres et Mooch, le chat, voulait offrir un cadeau à Earl, le chien, son meilleur ami. Mais que peut-on offrir à quelqu''un qui a déjà tout ? Rejoignez Mooch dans sa quête d''un petit cadeau de rien du tout !

This all-in-one fold and mail stationery set features your favorite Mutts and is sure to warm the cockles of even the most die-hard feline fan''s heart.

A collection of Mutts comic strips featuring Mooch the cat and Earl the dog.

Giant events, earth-shaking themes, complex issues . . . all of these can make for captivating cartoons. But it''s the artist who can take the simple, keep it simple, and still tell a story who really stands apart from the crowd. Patrick McDonnell, creator of Mutt''s Mooch the cat and Earl the dog, is such a cartoonist.The quickest way to absorb McDonnell''s mastery of his art is to pick up this third Mutts treasury, in which frame after frame and strip after strip he consistently displays his wit, cleverness, and ability with a pen. Mutts is the perfect way to escape into what appears to be an easygoing, carefree world. But just beneath the character''s banter and endearing mannerisms are the universal concerns of animals and people alike. The cartoonist''s spare style and gentle humor invite readers to fill out the frames with their own imaginations.Mutts, syndicated by King Features since 1994, enjoys a circulation of more than 500 daily newspapers. Nationally McDonnell has received awards ranging from Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year to Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year, and worldwide he has received such praise as being named the Swedish Academy of Comic Art''s Best International Comic Strip Artist. This strip''s a winner the world around.

A collection of Mutts comic strips featuring Mooch the cat and Earl the dog.

What Now'' chronicles the most recent humorous happenings of Earl the dog and his feline friend Mooch.

The soon-to-be-a-classic "Mutts" comic strip is good for a hearty laugh and is an endearing look at the animal world through the eyes of a unique and particularly talented cartoonist. Full color.

The fun and mischievous daily adventures of head mutt Earl and his kitty chum, Mooch, take center stage in Patrick McDonnell''s Mutts collection, A Little Look-See. As with McDonnell''s previous collections, the always-adorable Mooch and Earl can be counted on for hearty laughs and endearing moments as they share their pets''-eye views when "their peoples" are not around. In A Little Look-See, we learn through Earl and Mooch that yes, animals do practice those irresistible expressions that melt our hearts, and we witness a not-so-dignified debate over the age-old question of who is cuter: dogs or cats? The creative style and classic charm of Mutts earns McDonnell the admiration of loyal readers, prominent national organizations, and fellow cartoonists, as well as frequent comparisons to cartoon-strip greats such as Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes. In 2000, McDonnell received the National Cartoonists Society''s highest honor, the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year for 1999. With a following that spans 20 countries, Mutts has also garnered notice internationally, winning Germany''s prestigious Max & Moritz Award for best international comic strip. Go ahead and take A Little Look-See at the spectacular world of Mutts.

The third collection of the comic strip Mutts, featuring the antics of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat.

Looks at the antics of Earl and Mooch, a cat and dog who take a vacation to the beach, get in trouble with the bulldog next door, and rescue a lost cat.