Clifford's First School Day (Clifford the Small Red Puppy) [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

There's so much to do in school, and Clifford the Small Red Puppy wants to try it all. From finger-painting, to making cookies, Clifford has many hilarious misadventures that make him even more loveable than ever!

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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 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439082846
• ISBN-13: 978-0439082846
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can show children that school is fun!, July 18, 2000

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This review is from: Clifford's First School Day (Clifford the Small Red Puppy) (Paperback)

Baby Clifford gets to go to school with Emily. What I like about this book is how Clifford's blunders are resolved: when he goes down on a slide and ruins a sand castle, he helps the children build it back. The book also depicts a day care center with a very relaxed atmosphere and a caring teacher.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story, October 8, 2010

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This review is from: Clifford's First School Day (Clifford the Small Red Puppy) (Paperback)

Fun story to read with my class of three year olds. They like comparing what we do in school to what Clifford does.

4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, and I don't even like the big red dog, August 26, 2008

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Frankly, I am not a huge Clifford fan and usually I'm upset about the huge fanbase over him. However, this was a perfect first-day-back kind of book. The firt-person narrative interests the kids right off the bat, and the illustrations are a lot of fun. My favorite aspect is the understated writing that allows my students to practice predictions. Very cute and very funny.