FROM THE PUBLISHER

Meet Clifford. Get to know him, and see why he's not only Emily Elizabeth's favorite Big Red Dog but America's favorite Big Red Dog in this reissue of a classic title!

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature - Dianne Ochiltree

Part of the "Read With Me" series, this title features one of the best-known and beloved characters in children's literature, none other than Clifford the Big Red Dog. In this engaging step-into-reading story, Clifford's co-star and owner, Emily Elizabeth, tells us all about her unusual pet, and why this sometimes less-than-perfect dog is just the one for her. While the text is simple and straightforward, the pictures provide plenty of visual humor. Each page is illustrated with a clever, funny interpretation of how everyday dog behavior—like digging up the flower bed or fetching a stick—could turn out differently than expected when the dog is the biggest, reddest dog anyone has ever seen. This playful story, told in short sentences, is set in a simple, easy-to-read typestyle that is perfect for beginning readers. The story is simple, too—what makes it work so well is that the love and pride every child feels for a family pet shines through in Emily Elizabeth's words about Clifford. This familiar and strong theme, along with Clifford's funny predicaments, make this a book that kids will want to read again and again. 2005, Cartwheel Books/Scholastic, Ages 4 to 7.