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Best Selling Books by Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell is the author of Me . . . Jane (2011), South, The Gift of Nothing (Christmas), Hug Time, BONK!: A Mutts Treasury and , Year of Yesh: A Mutts Treasury.

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Me . . . Jane

release date: Apr 05, 2011
Me . . . Jane
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.

South

South
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.

The Gift of Nothing (Christmas)

The Gift of Nothing (Christmas)
What can Mooch the cat give Earl the dog when Earl has everything? The answer, of course, is nothing. This simple picture book story features characters from McDonnell's popular comic strip, "Mutts." Illustrations.

Hug Time

Hug Time
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.

BONK!: A Mutts Treasury

BONK!: A Mutts Treasury
The beloved characters of Earl and Mooch are back in a collection of a year's worth of color Sunday and black-and-white daily cartoons.

Enjoy the day-to-day adventures of two animal buddies, a small mutt with a big heart named Earl, and Mooch, a cat with his own way of thinking and talking (yesh!). 

Mutts explores the special bond between animals and their guardians, and the endearing friendship of Earl and Mooch. It strikes a delicate balance between joy and fun and responsible social commentary. Mutts has been recognized for its distinctive style, heartwarming humor, and compassionate advocacy for animal issues.

In this 16th 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.

Year of Yesh: A Mutts Treasury

Year of Yesh: A Mutts Treasury
Just say "Yesh" to Mutts as it celebrates the special bond between pets and their people, as well as the endearing friendship of Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the tuxedo cat.

It's the year of 'yesh we can,' as we follow animal pals Mooch and Earl on their heartwarming adventures.

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.
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