Clifford's Abc (Clifford 8x8) [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1986 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Clifford 8x8

Everyone's favourite red dog teaches the ABC's in his own playful manner.

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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 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (September 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590442864
• ISBN-13: 978-0590442862
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Bridwell, Norman
  • #34 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Alphabet
  • #67 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dogs > Fiction

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars always precious, June 19, 2001

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amanda sublett "alsublett" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford's Abc (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

Both my 2 yr old and my 4 yr old love Clifford. He is so lovable! Once again this is a good book to go over with your child to help ABC recognition. Clifford is a good tool for learning both on TV and in books! Your children cannot help but LOVE HIM!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your child, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: Clifford's Abc (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

Dogs and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly. Thisbook is a fun way of introducing the alphabet to your child in a funformat!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic ABC Book for 1-4 yr olds, November 11, 2005

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This review is from: Clifford's Abc (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

This was a favorite when my little girl was a 1 yr old. I was so tired of the A/apple stuff like

in other books and this was refreshing and fun to add new words to my child's vocabulary.

We wore our first copy out!

Now that my son is just over 1 and loving books I decided to buy another copy. Highly recommend.

My 4 yr old still loves clifford, and I don't mind reading it (20 times a night sometimes).