Clifford's First Easter: A Lift-The-Flap Book [Hardcover]

Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1995 | Age Level: 2 and up

In the tradition of Clifford's Happy Easter, an adorable lift-a-flap book especially for the Easter holiday is packed with hidden surprises and tells the story of Clifford's first Easter with Emily Elizabeth.

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 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 20 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590222414
• ISBN-13: 978-0590222419
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Easter

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4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, April 23, 2011

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K. Knight (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford's First Easter (Board book)

Clifford is a classic and this Easter book will probably become a family favorite. Personally, I love baby Clifford more than the grown version, so this was something I had to pick up.

Things to know about this book

1. This is an Easter book yet it is not religious. The focus is on dying eggs and hiding them
2. This is a durable board book, HOWEVER, the flaps themselves are flimsy paper that could easily be ripped by young children. I don't know if this book is available without flaps, but if it is, that would probably be a better option for very small children.

1.0 out of 5 stars "Story" is fine...PICTURES ARE HORRIBLE!!!, October 5, 2010

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Luna Moth Wilkins (Great Dismal Swamp, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford's First Easter: A Lift-The-Flap Book (Hardcover)

OK so the story is fine, and it's a lift-the-flap book, so every kid loves it, of course. But...most of the pictures of cute little Emily Elizabeth are absolutely frightening!! I mean, seriously...my husband mentioned it, and he is not the "book critic" type by any means. Emily Elizabeth looks like some kind of monster in most of the illustrations. I thought perhaps the drawings had been stretched to fit the book's format or something...but no...the pictures of Clifford the puppy, and everything else on the page are fine...except for scary-looking distorted-faced Emily Elizabeth.
If you want to buy this book, be sure to look at it in the store first so you know what you are getting before you buy it!!!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Hands on Clifford!, June 26, 2000

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Michael (New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clifford's First Easter: A Lift-The-Flap Book (Hardcover)

Let your child join Clifford (the small red puppy in this book) as he prepares for Easter. Your child will love finding out what is in the grass, behind the milk, and outside, behind the curtains. Clifford's First Easter is another great Clifford story that your child will love being involved in!