Utterly sweet and charming. ( )

What a sweet, sweet story. Wordless, but so sweet. ( )

Almost wordless. I liked it better than I did the Mutts comic strip the times I attempted to read that. I don't think they're much connected. I will be looking for his other non-comic books.
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Re-read July 2013. For some reason this time it really tugged at my heartstrings. That poor cat, one thinks at first, making that long trek for a bird it didn't even know, and then having to say goodbye. But cat's life was enriched by the experience, and the epilogue page does reveal a happy ending, so the fable does have a happy ending. Suitable for all ages, would even make a decent gift book for a non-reader, a la' [b:Oh, the Places You'll Go!|191139|Oh, the Places You'll Go!|Dr. Seuss|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1333578883s/191139.jpg|2125304] ( )

This almost wordless story with simple drawings will reassure the youngest readers, for whom home and a loving family are the most important things of all. So sweet, compassionate and simple, it got me misty-eyed. ( )

South by Patrick McDonnell

David Ziegler's review
Feb 05, 14

4 of 5 stars
bookshelves: wordless, friendship, humor, animals

South by Patrick McDonnell is the wordless story of how Mooch the Cat helps a little lost bird find his flock. McDonnell's cartoon-like illustrations are charming, clearly showing young readers the action. This little story of compassion, friendship and home will warms the hearts of young and old alike. The Character of Mooch will be familiar to reads of Mutt comics.

I recommend this story for school and public library collections. ( )