Clifford's First Halloween (Clifford 8x8) [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Clifford 8x8

Emily Elizabeth reminisces about Clifford as a small red puppy who loved Halloween.

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
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel; Reprint edition (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590503170
• ISBN-13: 978-0590503174
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars cashing in on Clifford, March 18, 2002

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W. K. Miller "kenmiller32" (NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford's First Halloween (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

There are many wonderful Halloween picture books out there, but Clifford's First Halloween isn't one of them.

The text is very boring and predictable, with lines like "Mommy made us candy apples." and "My neighbors were nice." Often the text doesn't correspond well with what's on the page. This is confusing for preschoolers. Older children won't mind when the very first page opens with "I'm Emily Elizabeth, the cat" but younger readers are confused. The same page shows a picture of a dog, and the little girl is wearing a cat costume. Honestly, the dog looks more like a cat than Emily Elizabeth does!

The pictures are NOT really humorous. They seem hastily assembled, and truly there are dozens of picture books for young children about Halloween which are very worthwhile. Sadly enough, this book just seems to be trading on the popularity of the Clifford, The Big Red Dog character.

Clifford's First Halloween is a picture book which doesn't have much to offer.

ken32

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like this book, December 12, 2001

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amy swan zhang (China) - See all my reviews

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

I like this book. Because it was funny, and I wonder what candie apples tastes like.

5.0 out of 5 stars Clifford and The Pumpkin, December 17, 2002

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rodog63jr (bronx, N.Y.C. N.Y. USA) - See all my reviews

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

This book is very helpful in getting young children to learn about Halloween. Elizabeth and Clifford are a winning combination.