Description: The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists and the cartoonist and award-winning author of MUTTS join forces to call for a Compassionate Revolution that encourages everyone to work together to heal our relationships with each other and with the planet.
Brief description:
Patrick McDonnell is the creator of the beloved internationally syndicated comic strip MUTTS, which features the characters that star in five of his children's picture books: Just Like Heaven, Hug Time, South, Wag!, and The Gift of Nothing. He is also the creator of Me . . . Jane, a Caldecott Honor Book and a New York Times bestselling picture book biography of Dr. Jane Goodall, and has written and illustrated A Perfectly Messed-Up Story and the award-winning picture book Art. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Karen; their formerly feral cat, Not Ootie; and their adopted terrier, Amelie.
Review Quotes:
"Complemented by charming illustrations--, this book's uplifting message is clear: while the planet's forecast may be dire, each individual is able--and obligated--to harness personal power to help save it. This would make a life-affirming gift for people of all ages." - Publishers Weekly
"It is the most original, entertaining, and enlightening book I have ever seen - I don't believe there is another like it. With the words of His Holiness and your enchanting illustrations it leaves a lasting impression. It is a blueprint for how we should live, with love, compassion, and humour." - Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace