The Gift of Nothing Anniversary Edition

Patrick McDonnell
As told by Patrick McDonnell
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The Gift of Nothing Anniversary Edition

Patrick McDonnell
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6-8 YEARS56 PAGESENGLISH

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Praise for The Gift of Nothing:
A New York Times Bestseller

* “Pure delight.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Priceless.” –The Washington Post

“A sweet tale with a Zen message.” –People

“A perfect meditation on gift giving and friendship.” ―Kirkus Reviews

A fine vehicle for a one-on-one discussion of the meaning of friendship and gift-giving. —School Library Journal

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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My Favourite Book of All Time

"This is such a lovely story and should be shared by all. I have given copies to all of my children and closest friends."

Molly (5/5)

Beautiful Story

"Not everyone wants 'something' for Christmas. Some friends and relatives just want the gift of time spent with a loved one."

Shonna (5/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 6-8 Years
  • Published date: Oct 07, 2025
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 56
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • ISBN: 9780316584609
  • Dimensions: 9.15" W x 1.0" L x 8.8" H

Patrick McDonnell’s beloved and award-winning comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for 30 years. Charles Schulz called it “One of the best comics strips of all time.” Patrick is the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing, and the Caldecott Honor winning Me...Jane. Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. Other children’s books include Hug Time, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters’ Monster, and Thank You and Goodnight. Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. He lives in New Jersey.

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