Presents a collection of more than three hundred samples of the popular syndicated comic strip, as well as a variety of McDonnell's sketches, paintings, and wood carvings, and an autobiographical account of his life, influences, and creative process. 20,000 first printing.

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.

Mutts is known for its straight-forward, delightful artwork, its positive messages, and, of course, the antics of its charming furry protagonists, Earl the dog and Mooch the cat. But Mutts has also garnered praise for its creative and colorful Sunday strips.Sunday Mornings is a collection of Mutts Sunday strips hand-picked by creator Patrick McDonnell. Monday through Saturday, readers of every generation have wide-ranging reasons why they love Mutts. But Sunday is a special visual adventure. The logo panel is almost a strip unto itself, often paying homage to cartooning of yesteryear, with Mooch and Earl in a comic book cover tribute or parodying a strip from decades gone by. Some readers may have never seen the logo panel, since they are sometimes dropped for space. Those cheated readers, as well as those who have come to love Mutts' special Sunday full-color strips, will cherish this vibrant collection.

The fun and mischievous daily adventures of head mutt Earl and his kitty chum, Mooch, again take center stage in Patrick McDonnell's sixth Mutts collection, A Little Look-See. As with McDonnell's previous collections, the always-adorable Mooch and Earl can be counted on for hearty laughs and endearing moments. The two share their charming perspectives through conversations they have when 'their peoples' are not around. In A Little Look-See, we learn through Earl and Mooch that yes, animals do practice those irresistible expressions that melt our hearts, and we witness a not-so-dignified debate over the age-old question of who is cuter: dogs or cats' The creative style and classic charm of Mutts continues to earn McDonnell the admiration of loyal readers, prominent national organizations, and fellow cartoonists, as well as frequent comparisons to cartoon-strip greats such as Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes. In 2000, McDonnell received the National Cartoonists Society's highest honor, the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year for 1999. With a following that includes 20 countries, Mutts has also garnered notice internationally, winning Germany's prestigious Max & Moritz Award for best international comic strip. Go ahead. Take A Little Look-See at the spectacular world of Mutts.

Deceptively simple yet strikingly profound, Mutts is a comic strip that speaks to fans of all ages. In Patrick McDonnell's animal-centric world, Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat, provide both postulations and punch lines, enlightenment and entertainment. They seem innocent, yet speak volumes. 'Kids will immediately take to the funny-animals look of the strip,' wrote Mark J. Estren in Virginia Parent, 'but there's plenty here for adults, too.'Indeed there is. From musings about friendship to the benefits of adopting shelter animals, these two and their furry pals hammer out the mammalian issues of the day. The late Charles Schulz described Mutts: 'I think the best new comic strip to come along has been Mutts. . . . The little dog and cat are just innocent creatures, and all the characters are funny and fun to look at.' Mutts is quickly earning the reputation and title of a true classic.

There's nothing like a buddy: Just ask Earl and Mooch, the adorable pets who inhabit the world of Mutts. The fact that Earl's a dog and Mooch is more of the feline persuasion makes about as much difference as a flea's eyebrow. These guys have a special friendship. Anyone who has a pet will see themselves and their beloved furry housemates in this collection, Mutts Sundays.

Yet Mutts has an audience appeal beyond pet lovers. McDonnell's art is unique in that it is reminiscent of the golden age of comic strips. That's why readers have clamored for a way to enjoy their favorite Mutts Sunday strips reprinted in their original color. In Mutts Sundays the call has been answered with a large, full-color format that--like the pair themselves--is certain to win a place in everyone's hearts. Readers will cherish escaping to the artful, colorful, and endearing Mutts Sundays strips contained in this special treasury.

Cartoons offer a humorous look at the antics of Earl and Mooch, a cat and a dog

Looks at the antics of Earl and Mooch, a cat and dog who take a vacation to the beach, get in trouble with the bulldog next door, and rescue a lost cat