I Want To Be The Kitty : Mutts 8 [Paperback]

Patrick McDonnell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mutts | Publication Date: April 2, 2003

I Want to Be the Kitty marks the eighth collection of this award-winning strip and is the follow-up to the successful What Now. As usual, the lovable duo of Earl the dog and his feline friend Mooch can be counted on for charming adventures and out-loud laughs.The sweet and unique friendship of this special dog and kitty comes through in every strip. When Mooch decides one January morning he's going to hibernate by staying in bed all winter, Earl tries desperately to get him out of bed until he finds out himself how "toashty" it is, in the words of Mooch. Next thing you know, Mooch has a bedmate who announces "I'll see ya in March." The two snore though hibernation together-that is, until they are called for dinner.With its expressive art and clever, sometimes philosophical, pet banter, Mutts has built a large and loyal fan base among readers and fellow cartoonists worldwide. The strip has been the discussion topic of Tonight show guests (Brooke Shields), it's earned the National Cartoonists Society's coveted Comic Strip of the Year Award, and it can be found in more than 500 daily newspapers. And now, as a testament to its ever-growing popularity, fans in New Jersey can show their loyalty to the strip-and animal protection-by getting a state license plate complete with Earl and Mooch and the slogan "Animal Friendly." In Mutts, cartoonist Patrick McDonnell has created a classic strip that not only delivers consistent laughs but often a message as well.

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About the Author

Patrick McDonnell's Mutts has been syndicated since 1994 and is carried by more than 500 papers in over 20 countries. In 1999, Patrick was honored with the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. His illustration work has appeared in a wide array of major publications, including the New York Times, Reader's Digest, Sports Illustrated, Time, and countless others. He also provided animation for a TV movie based on his monthly strip Bad Baby, which appeared in Parents magazine for more than a decade. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Karen, the real-life Earl, and Mee Mow the cat

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740733052
• ISBN-13: 978-0740733055
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patrick McDonnell is a New York Times best-selling author. He received the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 1999, and Mutts was named Strip of the Year in 1997. A dedicated animal advocate and Genesis Award recipient, McDonnell regularly lends his talents to animal protection groups and issues, including the Humane Society of the United States, where he serves on the national board of directors. McDonnell was also recently elected to the board of directors of the Charles M. Schulz Museum. He is a native of New Jersey.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best comic book ever, July 29, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: I Want To Be The Kitty : Mutts 8 (Paperback)

This book is just great. I baught it and enjoyed reading it over and over again. It has great characters in it. I love the Woofie comics on pages 69 and 41. I just really enjoy the little pink sock comics like the one on page 79. Things like Mooch curing bad habits by smacking a newspaper and everything else. This book is great for everyone and as a bonus there is no sass-mouthing or inapporite stuff in it. Just like Earl says in page 65 last panel top comic "...(It is) fun for the whole family!"

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars adorable as usual, September 1, 2005

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This review is from: I Want To Be The Kitty : Mutts 8 (Paperback)

We adore Mutts (both parents and kids ages 6 & 8). Funny and cute and a great compilation of both daily and Sunday comic strips.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me smile and laugh, September 18, 2008

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This review is from: I Want To Be The Kitty : Mutts 8 (Paperback)

I live in a smallish sized town so our paper has never carried this comic strip, but I've seen it around so I bought this book. Oh, I was laughing my buns off reading it... it's hard to pick my favorite strip. I plan on buying more copies to give as gifts to friends. Love the cute, fun artwork.