The Gift of Nothing
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Gift of Nothing

Written by Patrick McDonnell

A cat seeks the perfect gift for a dog who has everything: nothing.

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56 pages· 273 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD450L
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Bookroo's summary

Mooch the cat faces a dilemma: what do you give a dog who has everything? His friend, Earl, seems to lack nothing, yet Mooch is determined to find the perfect gift. As Mooch embarks on a whimsical quest to find 'nothing,' he discovers that the simplest things can hold the greatest value. Will Mooch's unique gift convey the true essence of friendship? Join Mooch and Earl in this heartwarming tale that explores the meaning of giving and the priceless nature of companionship.

From the publisher

Mooch the cat desperately wants to find a gift for his friend - Earl the dog. He wonders what he can buy the dog who has everything and decides that the answer, of course, is nothing. This simple story features characters from the Mutts comic strips and is the first book for children.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Words
273
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD450L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
104989
Publication
Published
October 1, 2005
First published
October 5, 2005
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316114882
LCCN
2005002584
OCLC
751694586

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