Animal-Friendly Collaborations (With Extraordinary People)
A Tale for Nature Lovers of All Ages
'Me...Jane': The Story of Young Jane Goodall
Patrick's Caldecott Honor-winning children's book — which was also adapted for the stage — tells the story of young Jane Goodall as she discovers a love for animals and nature. Explore photos, the story behind the making of the book, and more.
Compassion and Environmentalism
Heart to Heart: A Collaboration With the Dalai Lama
Patrick is honored to be working on a literary graphic novel with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The book, set to be published by HarperOne in early 2023, is about the environment, animals, and (mostly) compassion.
Spiritual Teachings From Animals
Guardians of Being: A Heartwarming Book From Patrick and Eckhart Tolle
The book Guardians of Being joins original words by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick. This uniquely heartwarming book teaches us about finding inner peace by living in the now.
The Beloved NYT Bestseller
The Gift of Nothing
This critically acclaimed story — available in hardcover or as a board book for young readers — was adapted as a play for the Kennedy Center, and even inspired The Gift of Nothing Day, an occasion celebrating the gift of time and friendship.
Advocacy and Support for Shelter Animals
MUTTS Shelter Stories
On November 1, 1998, Patrick published the very first MUTTS Shelter Stories comic strip, and the series continues to run twice each year to this day. See how Patrick and MUTTS advocate for shelter animals and the people who care for them.
Poems From the Hearts of Our Glorious Mutts
Darling, I Love You: A Book of Poems From Patrick and Daniel Ladinsky
The book Darling, I Love You, a collaboration from Patrick and internationally acclaimed poet Daniel Ladinsky, celebrates the animal-human bond. It features selections from Daniel’s thousands of original, unique haiku, alongside drawings of Patrick’s beloved MUTTS characters.
