Clifford's Happy Mother's Day (Clifford 8x8) [Paperback]

Norman Bridwell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Clifford 8x8

With more than 74 million books in print and an all-new TV show this fall, this new title will be a welcome addition to the Clifford 8x8 line.

Mother's Day is coming, and Emily Elizabeth is gathering together some surprises for her mom: candy, flowers, and a card she'll make herself.

Uh-oh! Clifford accidentally knocks over the ink and tracks pawprints over the card and Emily's sweater!

No problem! The card and sweater make a special present for Clifford's mom. Emily makes another card--and all is well!

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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: Cartwheel (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 043922229X
• ISBN-13: 978-0439222297
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun in This One - a review of " Clifford's Happy Mother's Day", June 20, 2007

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This review is from: Clifford's Happy Mother's Day (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

Ever wonder how Clifford came to be Emily Elizabeth's special pet pal? Or what Clifford's mother was like? Well this book will tell you. It explains that Clifford came from an apartment next door to Emily Elizabeth, and it also describes Clifford's first Mother's Day adventure; an episode where he thwarts Emily's plans but everything comes out all right after a little creative thinking.

Four Stars. [B-]. Good Read-aloud. This book tells two separate stories: how Clifford came to be in Emily Elizabeth's family, as well as how Clifford celebrated his first Mother's Day. Artwork is the original by the author, and not like that of the television show.

~reviewed by Pam T.~

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3.0 out of 5 stars Illustrations, July 16, 2010

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This review is from: Clifford's Happy Mother's Day (Clifford 8x8) (Paperback)

I was a bit disappointed with the illustrations in the book. They do not look like Clifford of the TV show that my granddaughter is accustomed to seeing.