Pink Socks

Of course I love the Mutts comic strip. A black cat in love with a little pink sock? That's about the CUTEST THING EVER in my world.

There's also this special little book by Patrick McDonnell. I had completely forgotten about it, but our recent chat about gift giving reminded me about this wonderful little story, The Gift of Nothing.

Mooch the cat desperately wants to find a gift for his friend Earl the dog, but Earl already has everything. "What do you give a guy who has everything?" Mooch wonders. The answer, of course, is nothing!

It is a wonderful story, with sweet illustrations that you can peek at here. It's deceptively simple, however, because the books packs a powerful message about how the real gifts in our lives are not tangible things that you can wrap in a box and tie with a bow. This Christmas maybe you want to give The Gift of Nothing. Or pink socks. You could always go with pink socks.

Comments

[SCM]

I saw your link to "The Gift of Nothing" as I was reading your previous post. I was thinking that it would make the perfect gift for some of my co-workers. Every year I struggle with what to get them, I think this is perfect, especialy for the ones with young kids.

[Lesli]

Aww cute! I think I want this book for myself.

[Karen]

I'd never heard of the Mutts comic strip before, but ohmygosh it is the cutest thing ever. And I MUST get this book for someone. Or me. :)

Now I feel like going out and buying some pink socks...

[Jill]

I love Mutts, too.

[Lesli]

Just went on Amazon & ordered it!

[Nicole]

SO cute!
Well now I know what I am getting
you! Pink Socks!!!

[nicole]

Mutts has a gift shop! How fun! xoxo