Clifford The Firehouse Dog [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1994 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Clifford

Clifford presents a list of seven important fire safety tips for children to learn.

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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 (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590484192
• ISBN-13: 978-0590484190
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Safety

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clifford is always a winner..., September 28, 2000

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This review is from: Clifford The Firehouse Dog (Paperback)

Clifford and his adventures are always very popular in my classroom. Some may argue that many of Clifford's adventures are a stretch, they are nonetheless captavating to a young audience. In this edition, Clifford after being introdcued to the role of firefighters and the importance of fire safety gets a chance to be a fire rescue dog is his own right. The book is a great seque into fire safety and prevention.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clifford is Great, December 29, 2009

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Grandma Karen (Burley, ID USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Clifford The Firehouse Dog (Paperback)

My 4 yr old grandson loves all the Clifford books and this one is no exception. They are great for children just learning to read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOT TO LOVE THAT CLIFFORD!, October 5, 2010

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D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford The Firehouse Dog (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

There is really not much not to like about Clifford and Clifford the Big Red Dog books and this one is certainly no exception. I am not at all sure how many Clifford books there are out there; I have read quite a number and keep finding others. I cannot remember one that did not make me smile, nor can I remember one that did not teach a good lesson is a nice and mellow way, palatable for both children and adults.

In this adventure, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford take a visit to a local fire station where Clifford's brother Nero works as a fire rescue dog. It should be noted that Nero is quite normal size. As chance would have it, the fire alarm goes off while the young lady and Clifford and there being shown around the fire department, and of course respond to the fire.

Clifford does his Clifford thing, rescues some people, clears smoke, puts out the fire and rescues a group of firemen...all in a days work for the big guy.

The book ends with the author providing a list of Fire Safety Rules which are worth the read of the book along. You cannot start too soon teaching children such things and I cannot think of a better way to sneak this knowledge through their heads than via a very nicely done book and story.

The art work is typical of all Clifford books; well done, clear, precise and very well executed with pleasing colors.

The text is simply and declarative, leaving no doubt as to the story line and the path the author is leading the reader. The combination of both text and art work perfectly.

This work makes a wonder one on one read and an excellent group read for school, library reading secessions and the like.

Note: I notice that one reviewer has shown concern that when Clifford destroyed a fruit stand while helping the fireman, that little was care was shown for the destruction of this property. I made the same error when I first read this work. I was mistaken. Emily Elizabeth is plainly shown paying the fruit man for the damages caused. To my way of thinking this was a great touch as it taught not only fire safety, but also taught responsibility. Actually, I have a confession to make...I was not the one that picked up on this at all. I was reading the book to a group of overly bright little twerps, made a comment about the fruit stand being trashed, and two of the kids immediately pointed out my pitiful state of observations. Kids are so very, very bright; pity that at times we adults rather muck things up for them.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks