Clifford Goes to Dog School (Clifford the Big Red Dog) [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

In this brand-new, original story by Norman Bridwell, Clifford saves the day -- and learns a few tricks along the way!

Emily Elizabeth is taking Clifford to dog school. His teacher tries to show Clifford how to heel. But the leash is too short and she's swept off her feet. Then she tells clifford to sit. He sits-on top of a passing stranger! Poor Clifford-he just can't get anything right! But when Emily Elizabeth forgets to look both ways before crossing the street, Clifford comes to her rescue. And Emily Elizabeth realizes that, although he's not the most well-trained dog, he's perfect just the way he is.

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From the Author

"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."

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. 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: Scholastic (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439327881
• ISBN-13: 978-0439327886
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,661,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What is the message?, July 16, 2003

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Brian Davis (Wilmington, DE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford Goes to Dog School (Clifford the Big Red Dog) (Paperback)

In this book, Clifford teaches children about playing dead, Emily teaches children how to leave their dog and forget about them and the author shows that drivers are inattentive because they are too busy talking on their cell phones. Great bedtime reading!?!