Books Like The Gift of Everything
Families who loved The Gift of Everything by Patrick McDonnell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Gift of Everything by Patrick McDonnell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of the holiday 'gimme' season or struggling with the pressure of finding the perfect gift for a friend. It is an ideal antidote to the overwhelm of consumerism, providing a quiet space to reset and appreciate the intangible joys that surround us every day. Mooch the cat is on a mission to find a gift for his best friend, Earl the dog. Through gentle rhymes and Patrick McDonnell's signature minimalist art, the story follows Mooch as he realizes that the 'perfect gift' isn't an object found in a store, but the entire world and the friendship they share. It is a masterclass in mindfulness and gratitude, perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who are beginning to navigate social expectations around giving and receiving. Parents will appreciate how it shifts the focus from 'having' to 'being,' making it a soothing bedtime read during busy times of year.
