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40 pp.
| Little |
October, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-316-04548-3$15.99
(4)
K-3
Earl's tail wags all the time ("fwip, fwip, fwip"): for belly rubs and chewy toys, while eating or playing ball. But what makes it wag? Mooch the cat comes up with the answer: love, of course. It's a cutesy story with limited staying power. However, McDonnell's spirited illustrations exude the trademark joy of his Mutts comic strip's likable dog and cat duo.