New Releases by Patrick McDonnell

From Patrick McDonnell, author and artist of MUTTS and the national bestseller Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story, comes the second in a series of the complete MUTTS Sunday comic strips, starting from the very beginning Created by Patrick McDonnell in 1994, MUTTS follows the heartwarming adventures of Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and an endearing cast of animal and human pals. It has captured the hearts of millions, garnering international recognition for its gentle humor and powerful themes of kindness, compassion, and friendship. Sunday Funnies is the first-ever collection of the Sunday MUTTS comic strip that are complete, in color, and reprinted one per page and in chronological order. Included are all of the full-color title panels (which many newspapers drop for space constraints), along with a “Title Panel Tribute Guide” by McDonnell at the back of each volume, in which he shares his sources of inspiration for the first time. Also included is an all-new preface by McDonnell. This second volume of Sunday Funnies reprints comic strips from 1997–98 and is the perfect gift for MUTTS fans new and old.

From Patrick McDonnell, author and artist of MUTTS and the national bestseller Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story, comes the first in a series of the complete MUTTS Sunday comic strips, starting from the very beginning Created by Patrick McDonnell in 1994, MUTTS follows the heartwarming adventures of Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and an endearing cast of animal and human pals. It has captured the hearts of millions, garnering international recognition for its gentle humor and powerful themes of kindness, compassion, and friendship. Sunday Funnies is the first-ever collection of the Sunday MUTTS comic strip that are complete, in color, and reprinted one per page and in chronological order. Included are all of the full-color title panels (which many newspapers drop for space constraints), along with a “Title Panel Tribute Guide” by McDonnell at the back of each volume, in which he shares his sources of inspiration for the first time. Also included is an all-new preface by McDonnell. This first volume of Sunday Funnies reprints comic strips from 1994–96 and is the perfect gift for MUTTS fans new and old.

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. This special 25th anniversary edition features a brand-new cover. 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

This heartwarming story perfect for the holiday season offers a fresh take on mindfulness and gratitude and features Patrick McDonnell''s familiar beloved characters from his popular MUTTS comic strip! It’s that time of year again. Mooch the cat is searching up, down, and all around for a perfect gift for his special friend Earl. But what is perfect? Join Mooch as he sees the world around him with a fresh feeling of gratitude and discovers the answer: Everyone… Everywhere… Everything! Good thing he has just the right person to share it all with! In this joyful rhyming companion to the New York Times bestselling classic The Gift of Nothing, the stars of the beloved comic strip MUTTS find the gift of their lives. Don''t miss these other picture books starring MUTTS characters: The Gift of Nothing Hug Time

From the award-winning syndicated comic strip Mutts, the long-awaited “Guard Dog” story is now collected and presented in full color along with supplementary material, timed for the 30th anniversary Guard Dog made his debut in the Mutts comic strip in 1995 and quickly became one of the strip’s most beloved characters. As a chained dog longing for freedom, he’s played an important role in raising awareness about the cruelty of tethering and has inspired countless Mutts readers to become involved in animal welfare. In October 2023, nearly three decades after his debut, Guard Dog’s freedom story began to unfold in newspapers and online. After being abandoned by his owner, left alone and suffering, Guard Dog was discovered by his animal friends Mooch and Earl, and ultimately rescued by Doozy, a kindly neighborhood girl, and Ozzie, Earl’s guardian. After years of visiting Guard Dog to provide him with comfort and support, Doozy adopted him—marking the end of a long life of neglect and the beginning of one filled with love and safety. The story line concludes with Guard Dog not only getting a new home but also a new name—Sparky—a nod to Patrick McDonnell’s greatest artistic inspiration, Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts. As Guard Dog found his happy ending, McDonnell received requests from readers all over the world, many of whom had been invested in Guard Dog’s plight for decades, hoping that the long-anticipated story would be made into a book. This collected volume answers the demands of those passionate readers. Brought to life with Patrick McDonnell’s warm and intimate art, and featuring the complete story, now in color for the first time, Breaking the Chain is an emotionally resonant vignette whose grounding in the real-life animal neglect issues that affect millions of chained dogs worldwide will move both long-time Mutts fans and first-time readers.

Originally published in 1980 at a time when the discipline of sociology was still relatively young in Australia, The Inheritance of Inequality is an important contribution to the study of social mobility in Australia. The book is based on findings from a survey of nearly 5,000 Australians who were interviewed about their family backgrounds and occupational careers. In its scope and sample size, the survey was unique among non-governmental Australian studies. It went beyond the findings of earlier surveys, giving broader understanding of social mobility and stratification. The book sets out the processes by which Australians have found their place in the world of work in the 20th Century. Factors tending to enhance or frustrate attainment are identified and the degree to which Australia is an egalitarian society is assessed.

From His Holiness the Dalai Lama and award-winning Mutt’s cartoonist Patrick McDonnell comes a stunning, powerful, and poignant work on healing our planet, rebuilding our connection with nature, and nurturing compassion for one another in today’s chaotic world "The most original, entertaining, and enlightening book I have ever seen…A blueprint for how we should live, with love, compassion, and humour." — Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace At the Dalai Lama’s residence in Dharamsala, India, an unusual visitor has arrived. His Holiness interrupts his morning meditation to greet a troubled Giant Panda who has travelled many miles to see him. Welcoming him as a friend, His Holiness invites the Panda on a walk through a cedar forest. There in the shadow of the Himalayas, surrounded by beauty, they discuss matters great and small… With a galvanizing message about the future of our planet—text by His Holiness accompanied by McDonnell’s masterful illustrations—Heart to Heart calls for a Compassionate Revolution, reminding us that “we are indeed all members of a single family, sharing one little house.” Told with whimsy, wisdom, and warmth, this beautiful book is deceptively simple in its approach and all the more powerful for it, as it elegantly and decisively conveys a message of joy, hope and change. Through exquisite illustrations and thoughtful narrative, this gem of a book invites readers to reconnect with their role as caretakers of the earth, offering both practical insights and moments of quiet reflection. A keepsake and a guide for living with purpose and kindness, Heart to Heart shows us all how small acts of care and kindness can create a profound impact on our world. “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday, and one is called Tomorrow.”

This beautifully illustrated and packaged collection of Mutts comic strips by Patrick McDonnell captures a year''s worth of heartwarming moments with Earl, Mooch, and the rest of their four-legged friends. This treasury features an entire year''s worth of Mutts comics, including sketch art and illustrations by author Patrick McDonnell. Printed on recycled paper.

A special kids'' collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, featuring themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education. This special collection of MUTTS comics for kids includes eco-friendly lessons on how to keep the environment clean and ways to help create a greener future for our furry friends and future generations. Mutts Go Green draws on Patrick McDonnell''s 25-year career of writing and illustrating heartwarming comics starring Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and a host of other adorable animal friends.

Questo libro, nato dalla collaborazione meravigliosa e unica di due autori di riferimento ciascuno nel proprio campo, affianca le parole originali di Eckhart Tolle, maestro di spiritualità, alle incantevoli illustrazioni di Patrick McDonnell, il creatore del famoso fumetto MUTTS. Ogni pagina scalda il cuore e ispira pensieri, intuizioni, e sorridente gratitudine per tutti gli esseri e per ogni istante. Più che una collezione di disegni di delizioso umorismo, il connubio tra l''arte di Patrick McDonnell e le parole di Eckhart Tolle trasmette un profondo amore per la natura, gli animali, gli umani, per tutte le forme di vita. Custodi dell''essere celebra e ci rammenta non solo l''unicità di ogni esistenza ma anche la meraviglia e la gioia nascoste nel momento presente tra le pieghe della bellezza che a volte dimentichiamo di notare tutt''intorno a noi. *********************** Questo eBook è ottimizzato per la fruizione su tablet; se ne sconsiglia pertanto la lettura sui dispositivi eReader.

Timed for the 25th anniversary of the comic strip Mutts, The Art of Nothing celebrates the work of author and illustrator Patrick McDonnell Mooch, the curious cat, and Earl, the ever-trusting dog, are just two of the characters who inhabit the world of Mutts. In The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell, the award-winning author and illustrator’s beloved comic strip is celebrated as well as his bestselling children’s classics, including Me . . . Jane, The Gift of Nothing, South, Just Like Heaven, Hug Time, and Wag!, all shot from the original art. Also included are rare and never-before-seen artwork, proposals, outtakes, and developmental work, along with autobiographical commentary, a brand-new, career-spanning interview conducted by artist Lynda Barry, and an introduction by Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now and A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose).

It’s summertime, and the living is easy, the ice cream is cold, and the temperature is so hot your brains will melt right out of your head. Mooch and Earl are eager to make the most of it, lounging in the backyard pool, building sandcastles on the beach, and exchanging knock-knock jokes with a dolphin. From whales and tsunamis to lemonade and Bermuda shorts, this Mutts collection is packed full of summer fun!

"Es de noche. Maggie ayuda al pequeño conejo Clement a abotonarse el pijama. En ese momento llaman a la puerta. Son Jean y Alexander, un elefantito y un bebé oso. Ambos traen sus pijamas, pues pasarán la noche con Celement. Sin embargo, ninguno de ellos tiene sueño. Así que organizan una fiesta de pijamas con diferentes juegos. Luego miran las estrellas, escuchan a un pájaro cantar y Maggie los invita a tomar una pequeña cena. Finalmente, los tres animalitos comienzan a sentirse soñolientos y, tras lavarse los dientes, se van a dormir."--

A shining new picture book about learning to appreciate the wonders in your world and within yourself, by New York Times bestselling author Patrick McDonnell and Naoko Stoop, creator of Red Knit Cap Girl, a New York Times Best Illustrated book Hoshi the sea star looks up in the sky and sees the stars shining. She wishes that she too could be in the sky amongst the brilliant stars--and as she imagines how much better it would be up in the air, she fails to appreciate the beautiful world that surrounds her underwater. It takes Hoshi''s friends, old and new, to help her realize that her shine comes from within. With gorgeous illustrations depicting colorful underwater life, Shine! teaches about the wonders that can be found inside ourselves. Naoko''s gorgeous use of plywood as the canvas for her work offers the perfect texture and pattern to evoke waves and sea currents in the underwater scenes.

The MUTTS creator spotlights real-life animal rescue stories alongside his “Shelter Stories”strip, plus handy adoption resources. MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell pairs his heartwarming “Shelter Stories” strips with real-life, fan-submitted testimonials and photographs to provide an emotionally gratifying look into the lives of the millions of rescue animals adopted into loving homes each year. In this emotive collection, McDonnell spotlights stories of animal rescue submitted by fans across the nation. More than 70 full-color photographs of adopted pets—including cute and cuddly dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, birds, and ferrets—are featured alongside more than 100 of McDonnell’s popular MUTTS ”Shelter Stories” strips. Also included is an authoritative reference section with an Adoption Guide and resourceful links that encourage readers to, as McDonnell writes, “Adopt some love today.” “This book is a credit to [Patrick McDonnell’s] life’s work and passion, and I know you will enjoy it and be moved by it.” —Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States “Patrick McDonnell’s MUTTS is up there with Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, and Calvin and Hobbes—cartoons that are smart and funny, brilliantly drawn, and full of heart.” —Matt Groening, The Simpsons creator “To me, MUTTS is exactly what a comic strip should be.” —Charles Schulz, Peanuts creator

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.

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.

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 The Mutts Winter Diaries to find out how you can make sure winter critters stay warm and full of shnacks through the cold, snowy months.

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

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.

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.