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

Norman Bridwell (Author)

Book Description

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

Clifford and his canine friends decide to play at a construction site. Bad idea! Clifford and his friends get into trouble and learn that games are only fun when played in a safe place!

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 (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590442953
• ISBN-13: 978-0590442954
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Bridwell, Norman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Clifford Book- don't waste your money!, March 11, 2001

By A Customer

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

Don't get me wrong... I like Clifford books, but this one is contrived and pointless. Clifford's supposed "pals" break the law, and then when they are captured, they convince big loveable Clifford to help them break out. I am a kindergarten teacher, and this is one of the ONLY children's books that I refuse to read to my kids-- it sends the wrong message. Please spend your money on something with a more positive message!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Bad Wrap on Clifford!, April 28, 2008

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John A. Hewes "jahrn" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cliffords Pals (Hardcover)

I disagree with the other reviews here. I think that they as adults, are missing the point. First, dogs are dogs. Clifford and his friends can't apologize for what they've done, they don't speak english. All they can do is bark! Second, the point of the story isn't about the construction workers and their loss, it is about the powerful effects of peer pressure and the dominoe effect. Clifford had good intentions, but despite this, each move he made got them in deeper and deeper. What a great discussion starter for children and their parents! A real opportunity to teach problem solving! Don't just read the book, explore it! See what the kids think. You'd be surprised how well they can figure these things out! I think Bridwell got a bad wrap for this one! The meaning of the story isn't in the words, but rather in what ISN'T written.

5.0 out of 5 stars Clifford's Pals (Read with Clifford), January 11, 2009

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Janet N. Johnson (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clifford's Pals (Read with Clifford) (Hardcover)

This is a great book, my grandchildren love it. It also came in plenty of time for Christmas.