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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Gift of Nothing
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
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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
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The fine print
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
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316114882
- LCCN
- 2005002584
- OCLC
- 751694586
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