Hachette Book Group USA

The Gift of Nothing

Mooch (a cat) wants to give Earl (a dog) a gift, but he already has a bowl, a bed, and even a chewy toy. In fact, he has it ALL. In a flash of inspiration, Mooch decides to give him nothing, and sets out to find it. In the end, he wraps a big box with nothing in it and presents it to his friend. There's nothing here, says Earl. Nothing... but me and you, Mooch replies. And that's the point. A fine vehicle for a one-on-one discussion of the meaning of friendship and gift-giving. Hardcover. 56 pages. Suitable for children ages 4-8.