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Autographed Children's Books by Patrick McDonnell
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(c)Patrick McDonnell MUTTS TM
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| McDonnell was born on March 17, 1956. A native of New Jersey, he attended The School of Visual Arts in New York City on scholarship, and graduated with a BFA in 1978. After a very successful career as a freelance illustrator, in 1994 McDonnell created the comic strip Mutts, which appears in over 20 countries, and the Mutts cartoons have been published in many books throughout the world. "Mutts" is centered on the unlikely friendship of Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat. It's about the simple joy of being in the moment, and sharing our planet with all creatures. McDonnell relates "I've been living with these characters for a long time, and telling stories with words and pictures even longer." |
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Patrick McDonnell
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In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children's book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like Heaven (2006), heralding the joys of simple blessings, was hailed in a starred review by Kirkus as "a meditation on the true nature of miracles". In 2007 McDonnell again returned to the New York Times bestseller list with Hug Time, featuring a kitten named Jules who goes around the world hugging endangered species. His fifth children's book, South, was released in the Fall of 2008. His latest children's book, Wag, was published in 2009. |
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| Cartoon Cat Puppet: This 18" award winning puppet is a great companion for Patrick McDonnell's best selling Mutts stories of Mooch and Earl. Cartoon Cat Puppet FM2554 $24.95 |
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Wag! What makes Earl's tail wag? Mooch says, "I Know! I Know!" In this tale of tails, Patrick McDonnell celebrates wiggling and waggling, swishing and sweeping, fwipping and fwapping.... and every dog's secret to the joy in life.
Hardcover. Picture Book. Ages 6 - 7. |
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| South: As the last of the autumn leaves gently fall, Mooch the cat helps a lost little bird on a journey. A journey of compassion, a journey of friendship, and a journey home. Join them on their journey as you turn the pages of this delightful wordless picture book. Hardcover. Picture Book. Ages 6 - 7. South LB5098 $14.99 |
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Hug Time: Jules, Mooch's best friend, has a Hug-to-do-list: - Family - Friends - Neighbors - Trees - All of the animals - and the earth. From pole to pole, from sea to sea, from whale to tree to chimpanzee, join Jules on his discovery of how perfect and simple love can be. Hardcover. Picture Book. Ages 6 - 7. Hug Time LB4943 $14.99 |
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| Just Like Heaven: One misty day, a fog creeps in on little cat feet. But Mooch, having awakened from a nap, is mystified. Where could he be? Maybe... In heaven? But heaaven, it seems, sure looks a lot like home.... Join Mooch the cat and Patrick McDonnell on a peaceful journey that savors every day's simple delights. Hardcover. Picture Book. Ages 6 - 7. Just Like Heaven LB4936 $14.99 |
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Gift of Nothing: It's a special day, and Mooch wants to give his best friend, Earl a gift. But what do you get someone who has everything? Join Mooch as he searches high and low for... the gift of nothing!. Hardcover. Picture Book. Ages 6 - 7. Gift of Nothing LB4882 $14.99 |
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| Art: In this rhyming tribute to a budding young artist, McDonnell presents an introduction to the world of art and its unlimited opportunities, pairing uplifting cartoon illustrations with poignant messages about the importance of freedom, creativity, and parental love. Hardcover Picture Book. Ages 5 - 6. Art LB4912 $14.99 |
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