The Gift of Nothing. Written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell. Little, Brown, 2005. 56 pages. Mooch the cat searches for the perfect gift for his best friend Earl the dog who has everything. The simple text and illustration convey an important message: friends are more important than the latest stuff. A wonderful gift book for people of all ages. Fiction picture book. Interest level: Gr. 1 and up.

The Story of Stuff . With Annie Leonard is a twenty-minute fact-filled exposé about consumerism that reveals the connections between many environmental and social issues. The film asks that we create a more sustainable and just world. Online video produced by Free Range Studios - the producers of the Meatrix Trilogy. Interest level: Grade 6 and up.

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