The Mutts Spring Diaries

Another great collection of this comic. I have always loved these guys and it's just fun to sit back and read them again. Funny and cute, what's not to like?

Disclaimer: I'm a big fan of Patrick McDonnell's, and first discovered him through the Mutts comic strips, so I'm the exact audience this was made for -- middle grade kids and big kids at heart! It's not a stand alone new story, but it's a collection of some of the best spring-related strips and art from the comics. You don't have to be a fan of Mooch and Earl to enjoy this, you pretty much learn all you need to know about them as you read it. There are jokes kids will love, puns adults will chuckle over, art to appreciate Patrick's talent, and some genuine heart felt stories that warm your heart. Everyone should let Mooch and Earl spring into their lives! (Yes, I couldn't resist.)

I can never resist Mutts! This collection is no exception to the author’s track record of delightful, witty, touching cartoons which illustrate the lives of cats, dogs and other animal friends. I love that he always incorporates support of pet adoption and the humane treatment of animals.

It's a fun, funny book. Enjoyable for kids and adults.

Spring is here (at least in the Mutts universe)! The birds are back and even the turtles. Easter is just around the corner and there are lots of bunnies to ask about eggs. Of course, there are also spring showers to contend with. Earl and Mooch also meet a caterpillar and hang out waiting for him to turn into a butterfly. A series of animal sounds puns ensue and the various animals take their turns trying to write their own comics.
Regular Mutts readers will not be disappointed.

This book comes out January 16
Four stars
ARC provided by NetGalley

After a bit of a rough week, I needed this book. It was cute, funny, punny, and just extremely adorable and great for all ages and genders. Those who read my reviews know that I don't put in spoilers if I can help it but I do have to say the Robin Williams quote especially made me feel better. If you're looking for an easy reader to share with the kids that will interest them as they're learning to read or if you just have one that leans towards comics, definitely read this. Or, if you're like me, you just enjoy adorable kids books as an adult, it's a great one to read.

Mutts is a cute and often very funny comic featuring a dog and cat and how they see life. I receive an ARC from NetGalley on a cold winter day ad was cheered by the spring theme; it gave me hope on a dark day.
But the biggest problem is the format. The book has cut the three panel comic to two panels and one below. This messes up the flow and is hard to read.
This is a cute book that will put a smile on your face. All opinions are my own.

This was my first book by Patrick McDonnell, but I was familiar with his work from social medias. I think he's extremely funny and talented. I really enjoyed this book! It brings some great messages to the world.

Another volume about a dog and cat—with a lisp—who are best friends and do everything together. This one was more educational than the one I’d read before, especially when it comes to pet adoption, but I still find it hard to tell them apart.
To my groaning amusement, I really liked the snapping turtle pun
“Meow.” “What kind of accent was that?”
“Veni vidi oink.” Simple joke, but effective.
It sucks when you can’t get a song out of your head, doubly so if you’re a bird.
A lot of the Sphinx’s lines are old Benny Hill jokes.
These are very simple lines and drawings, which remind me of Peanuts in a way. There’s a cute innocence to these characters, like when the turtle is mistaken for a talking rock. The guard dog is not the biting type, but he can Riverdance.
My absolute favorite is the bird on a piano.

More from the world of Mutt! Coming just in time for the Spring thaw. Charming.

I love it when the characters (Earl and Mooch) get along with one together; unlike Tom and Jerry, where they are always trying to hurt one another.

This is my first ‘The Mutts’ and will definitely look out for more.

Mooch and Earl are cute companions, as ever. I am a bit more interested in the songbirds, though, and their various choices. Some cute jokes, some that my dad would love, and overall a nice familiar jaunt through spring with some familiar faces.

I adore Mutts! Every day, I look forward to Patrick McDonnell's sweet and funny take on life. I don't know why this is listed as a middle grade book; to me, it is for all ages. Smile, laugh and share the good feelings in this anthology. Highly recommended. Thanks Net Galley!

The reason I love Mutts so much is that Patrick McDonnell does with his comics what I would do if I had artistic talent. His love for all animals screams from these sweet and funny pages. The jokes are never cruel, they're always gentle and while you may not cackle, you will definitely smile.

The Mutts talk to their animals friends in their language, dream of Africa, and attempt to turn into butterflies. So much sweetness crammed into these volumes, I don't know how anyone couldn't fall in love with this shmotley crew.

I had braced myself for the Shelter Stories, but I was not prepared for the chained up guard dog being shown kindness by the little girl. That one punched me hard in the heart strings.

I  recieved a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

I loved how this collection is displayed on lined paper. It gives the comics an added appeal.

Mutt and Earl are the cutest friends ever. Yesh I do love this collection of comics. We follow along with Mutt and Earl as they eagerly anticipate springtime. We get to see all their friends
My favorite bit was when one of the songbirds sang old school! 😂

This installment of the Mutts collection is just as wonderful as the previous ones. It will be enjoyed Of dog lovers of any age. The reminders to be kind to animals and to adopt had me misty-eyed. Come spring the birdhouse project in the back will be fun to try! Highly recommended!

A disclaimer: I was previously NOT aware that this is part of a collection of books, nor was I familiar with THE MUTTS characters in advance.

That being said, the characters were cute, as were all of the story lines about the birds coming back with their newly written songs, the Easter bunny, etc. I would definitely buy the series for some of the kids in my life.

Patrick McDonnell’s adorable comic strip collection The Mutts Spring Diaries is a delightful and heartwarming read for all ages.

What a lovely, funny and cute book! I absolutely loved seeing Mooch, Earl and all their friends as Spring finally arrives. There are lots of flowers to shmell, birds and bears to greet, new bird songs to hear and, of course, many adventures to be had!

The puns are just delightful and nicely done. I really like that the humour is sweet and gentle while also being perfectly appropriate for all ages. The art is clean and simple yet interesting and adorable. There are also many comic strips like the shelter stories and the poor dog who is chained outside all day which are really heartfelt and poignant, and they may even make the hardest heart shed a tear or two.

I think this book would be perfect for both children and adults because it’s easy to read and meaningful. Even if you’ve never read any of the Mutts comics before, you will still be able to understand everything here quite easily. I highly recommend this book because it’ll definitely put a smile on your face!

I really enjoy these, volumes of comic strips all put together into a nice neat package. This series of strips is Mutts and their springtime adventures. I love that Earl and Mooch are such good friends and their personalities are what make these comics so much fun and funny.



This collection has dogs, cats, and a lot of birds. They celebrate egg-coloring and bunnies and welcome home all the birds and listen to their music.

Even if you aren't familiar with Mutts and the comic strip, these are still really cute and the collection would be a great coffee table book or great for anyone who enjoys Mutts, or classic newspaper comics. I was happy to have read these and now I am wishing for much warmer weather it is about 20 degrees F here in Vermont right now. I would love to welcome the birds home, but I have a few more months.

Mutts has become a comic classic that warms the heart. Not only does it tickle the funny bones, it also helps shed a spotlight on a number of animal causes. You can't fault the kindness and charm in this comic series.

This is a 3 star book for me, but, a 4 star book according to my 7 year old daughter. Since this version was intended for kids, we went with her rating.

If you are an adult fan of Mutts, this isn't the collection for you unless you are an absolute diehard who must have every single one. This one is definitely setup for younger kids without the subtle laughs adults are accustomed too.

It is cute and I love the layout for kids. My daughter liked it enough where she sat and read 73 pages of it in one sitting. That's pretty good for her. She needed a couple explanations of what was going on, but, not too much as these are definitely selected for kids. If you are familiar with Mutts, then you know there are going to be strips about Earth Day, animal rescue and other related topics. My daughter was happy to see that as she is excitedly counting down to when she gets to adopt her own cat next month.

I would venture that the target audience is a sensitive child between the ages of around 5-10 years old.

I did receive a Netgalley ebook to review but feel that it did not influence my opinion.

Little Pink Sock!
Mutts is for anyone and everyone, animal lover or not. The simple but heart touching strips are sometimes reminiscent of Waterson's panels, the ones that made you think about something hard without being alienated.
A must read for any fan of the daily strip, animal adoption, fans of Bucky or Snoopy....young and old. A book for anyone and a smile for them at the end

The puns are funny and the animals are adorable. What more could you possibly need.

Earl and Mooch are back again in this wonderful book by Patrick McDonnell! Just like the other Mutts books, I found this one incredibly enjoyable.

Mutts created by Patrick McDonnell is one of those comic strips that pleases people of all ages, one which parents can read even to the youngest child without worrying about the content.

In The Mutts Spring Diaries, McDonnell has gathered various strips appropriate for Springtime and put them in one volume. Intended for children, these colorful comics are drawn with yellow lined paper in the background, reminding the reader of a school's legal tablet.

We have two best friends who are often found together - Earl, a sweet little dog, and Mooch, a cat with a speech impediment. Together they regularly visit the butcher and the local school as well as spend time outdoors or, on rainy days, stare out the window. Sometimes the adorable little birds nesting in a nearby tree make an appearance and even the threatening guard dog (despite his chain) gets some loving from a sweet little girl who visits him on her way home from school. Mooch is featured affectionately playing with a little pink sock and also makes an apoearance as the see it all, know it all - The Mighty Shphinx, demonstrating wisdom with wit:

You will never schmake any progress until you get over all your phobias
I was afraid you'd say that

The humor tends to be the groaning type:

I'm a snapping turtle.
I didn't even know turtles had fingers!

Veni vidi Oinki - Pig Latin

(When talking to a chicken): Pardon the fowl language.

Cute as a button, what's not to love. Four stars and a thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.