Clifford At The Circus [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1985 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Clifford

Clifford gets a job at the circus.

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About the Author

There's no denying that kids love Clifford®. The Big Red Dog® has been a favorite since Norman Bridwell created him over 40 years ago. "I was working as a commercial artist in New York City. There wasn't much work, so I made some sample pictures and took them to several publishers. They all rejected my work. But one editor suggested that I try writing a book of my own to illustrate. I had done a painting of a little girl with a big red dog. That seemed like a funny idea, so I made up a story about them. I increased the dog's size from as big as a horse to as big as a house. My wife named the dog Clifford, and we named the little girl Emily Elizabeth after our daughter. In three days I had written the story and drawn the pictures for Clifford The Big Red Dog. When Scholastic called and said they wanted the book, I was stunned." Bridwell, who grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, lives now on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, with his wife, Norma. For more information about Norman Bridwell, visit: scholastic.com/tradebooks

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (April 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590442937
• ISBN-13: 978-0590442930
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #621,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Performing Arts > Circus
  • #72 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Bridwell, Norman

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book, June 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Clifford At The Circus (Paperback)

This book is a lot of fun. My son loves to hear about Clifford and Emily Elizabeth helping when the circus comes to town. As always Clifford saves the day. The pictures are bright and engaging and the book describes many different aspects of the circus. Just wait till you see what happens when Clifford eats all the cotton candy and then gets thirsty. I reccommend buying this book to find out.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clifford at the Circus, September 23, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Clifford At The Circus (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Clifford the Big Red Dog (Pb)) (School & Library Binding)

I loved this book it was so cute how Emily and Clifford helped out at the circus because if they didnt the show wouldnt be able to continue. This book would be good for children 4-8. You could have a kid try to read this book to you when their just starting out, I started out on Clifford and Dr. Suess books when I was learning how to read. This book teaches children to help people out and not just do something for themselves. I wish I had a dog just like Clifford!! Cliffords always doing good things for other people even when he doesnt know them!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great circus book!, November 25, 2011

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This review is from: Clifford At The Circus (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

This is a really good book to read to four and five year old. They seem to be very interested and enjoyed the story and pictures!