Clifford Goes To Hollywood [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1986 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Clifford

Clifford The Big Red Dog goes to Hollywood--and becomes a movie star!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (August 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590442899
• ISBN-13: 978-0590442893
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Bridwell, Norman

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5.0 out of 5 stars What Is Important?, November 20, 2001

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This review is from: Clifford Goes to Hollywood (Library Binding)

Our younger daughter adored Clifford, and your children will, too! Part of the appeal of these books is that adults like them, too. You will find them a good launching pad for sharing your own perspectives about life with your child. Because Norman They are modern fables without the scary parts. Since Mr. Bridwell both draws and writes the books, you will find that the humor and story-telling are very well integrated. You could almost "read" this book without the words, which makes it attractive for youngsters who are still learning to read. The words are simple, and the book can quickly be memorized in order to have a "reading" experience before all the words can be decoded. Then real reading quickly follows.

Clifford Goes to Hollywood is a real joy for young people. By the time they are ready for this book, television, movies, and celebrities are part of their lives. What child hasn't dreamed about becoming a big star? The story explores that subject, but with a twist. Clifford is discovered, not Emily Elizabeth, and the story describes his experiences in the silver screen capital.

If your child is not familiar with Clifford, the Big Red Dog, the book does not require any background from the other Clifford books.

This book opens with a sequence where Emily Elizabeth and Clifford are shown having fun together. Then, a man passes by and notices Clifford. The man wants to know if Clifford would like to be in the movies. Of course! But first, there's a screen test, and you will enjoy a series of very funny drawings of Clifford acting up a storm.

Clifford gets the part, and the movie is a runaway success with Clifford as the star. Soon, he is surrounded by the accouterments of celebrity, in dog fashion. These include an elaborate dog house, fancy dishes and food, many servants to wait on him, beautiful and valuable dog collars, a bone-shaped pool (this will be sure to elicit giggles), his footprint in the cement in Hollywood, TV talk show appearances (where Emily Elizabeth can watch him) and fans everywhere.

Clifford also experiences the downside of being a celebrity. Fans won't give him any privacy (they are even in his food dish!). Some even snip out his hair, leaving him looking very mangy indeed. But worst of all, he has no little girl to play with.

When Clifford sees a girl and her dog playing outside of his walls, he's sad.

That night, he escapes over the wall . . . and comes home to Emily Elizabeth, where he can really be happy!

Your child can have lots of fun with this book . . . thinking about playing with Clifford, imagining what it would be like to have a dog who is a movie star, imagining life as a movie star her- or himself, and comparing fame to the good life at home.

Norman Bridwell has done a fine job in this story of providing many lessons, without putting a negative cast to the book. Clifford just gets to pick the better of both worlds. I was also glad that Emily Elizabeth was not sad when Clifford went away. Her cheering for Clifford sets a good example for being happy for the success of friends, as well.

How do you choose in your life between greater success and more closeness to those you love and care about? Are you happy with the balance you have selected?

Put first things first!

4.0 out of 5 stars Clifford Goes Hollywood, February 19, 2001

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Lisa Rutkowski (Wyoming, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford Goes To Hollywood (Paperback)

There are three things I like about the book "Clifford Goes Hollywood". The three things I like about the book is that it has many perspectives, the story helps you to think like a kid again, and the story is great for kids learning how to read. The first reason I like the story "Clifford goes Hollywood" is because it has many perspectives. You can look at the story many different ways, you can look at the story like a kid and say it's about a dog who would rather be at home instead of being a hollywood star. Another way you can look at it is that a Hollywood Star is not always great, you don't get to see your family as much, and you can't go any were without being mobbed. The second reason Ilike the book "Clifford Goes Hollywood" is because it helps you to think like a kid again. When you are older you stop thinking about the small things in life, for example you don't have that childhood faith, which means you don't worry about the leaves falling of the trees or when a flower dies. The third reason I like the book "Clifford Goes Hollywood" is because it's great for kids just learning how to read. The book is easy for little kids to read and understand. The author uses small words so that the younger kids can sound them out' for example one of the sentences uses "then he asked him to act angry. In conclusion this was a great book because it has many perspectives, it helps you to think like a kid again, and it is a great book for little kids that are learning how to read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clifford Goes Hollywood, February 19, 2001

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Lisa Rutkowski (Wyoming, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford Goes To Hollywood (Paperback)

There are three things I like about the book "Clifford Goes Hollywood". The three things I like about the book is that it has many perspectives, the story helps you to think like a kid again, and the story is great for kids learning how to read. The first reason I like the story "Clifford goes Hollywood" is because it has many perspectives. You can look at the story many different ways, you can look at the story like a kid and say it's about a dog who would rather be at home instead of being a hollywood star. Another way you can look at it is that a Hollywood Star is not always great, you don't get to see your family as much, and you can't go any were without being mobbed. The second reason Ilike the book "Clifford Goes Hollywood" is because it helps you to think like a kid again. When you are older you stop thinking about the small things in life, for example you don't have that childhood faith, which means you don't worry about the leaves falling of the trees or when a flower dies. The third reason I like the book "Clifford Goes Hollywood" is because it's great for kids just learning how to read. The book is easy for little kids to read and understand. The author uses small words so that the younger kids can sound them out' for example one of the sentences uses "then he asked him to act angry. In conclusion this was a great book because it has many perspectives, it helps you to think like a kid again, and it is a great book for little kids that are learning how to read.