Clifford Takes A Trip [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1992 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Clifford

Clifford gets lonely when the family goes on vacation, so he sets out after them on foot.

Editorial Reviews

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 (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590442600
• ISBN-13: 978-0590442602
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #718,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovable Clifford!, October 13, 2000

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Susan (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford Takes A Trip (Paperback)

In this Clifford book, Clifford is left behind when Emily Elizabeth and her family go on vacation (too far for Clifford to walk). While my toddler would love any Clifford book right now, this is one of his favorites since it has a bus on the cover, and bears and a semi-truck inside. Plus, we both love the ending!

5.0 out of 5 stars Clifford!, February 4, 2011

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Mundie Moms/Mundie Kids "Katieb" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford Takes A Trip (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

We are huge Clifford fans in our home. I remember first falling in love with this fantastic big red dog when I was in second, and I absolutely love that Scholastic continues to introduce young readers to Clifford.

Clifford isn't one to be left behind, and when Emily Elizabeth and her family head out for a weekend camping trip, Clifford is heartbroken. He quickly finds himself making his way to Emily Elizabeth. Along the way Clifford ends up helping people who need it, including Emily. This is a delightful read and one my kids enjoyed just as much as I did.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading for my son, March 27, 2010

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John S. Dean "John" (Sturtevant, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford Takes A Trip (Paperback)

My 6 year old son is a big fan of Clifford and reading. We got several of the books, and he really looks forward to using these for practice.