Clifford the big red dog (Norman Bridwell)

Emily Elizabeth claims that Clifford made up these riddles about dogs.

Doggedly digging up his roots, Clifford, the big red dog, visits his city-dwelling mother, his brother, who works at a fire station, his sister, a seeing-eye dog, and his second sister, a farm dog.

Clifford tries his best to befriend some elderly neighbors, but almost everything he tries to do for them turns out wrong with funny results.

"Clifford has a big heart, but whenever he tries to do good deeds for others, his big size and personality always seem to get in the way. A sneeze sends just-raked leaves flying and a simple tail wag splatters paint all over the neighbor's house! But when a family is in danger, Clifford is the only one who can rescue them, and this time, Clifford's BIG heart makes him a BIG hero."--

Activities at a birthday party for Clifford, the big red dog, provide opportunities for counting balloons, presents, and other objects from one to ten.

Clifford offers some advice on basic good manners.

Recounts the antics of big, lovable Clifford when he was a very small puppy.

Clifford helps the police catch robbers while looking for work and is offered a job as a police dog.

When Clifford, the big red dog, is feeling sad, Emily Elizabeth and her friends do everything they can think of to cheer him up.

Clifford goes to the city to visit his brother, Nero, who lives in a firehouse. When the siren blows, Clifford goes to the fire and helps. He becomes an honorary fire rescue dog.

Emily remembers Clifford's first Christmas with her family when he was just a tiny puppy.

Clifford the tiny red puppy dresses up as a ghost and gets into silly mischief at his first Halloween party.

Clifford learns about autumn. Summer is over, and Clifford the small red puppy, is curious about the changes that are happening all around him. Norman Bridwell was the author and illustrator of numerous children's books, including the beloved Clifford series. The delightful stories about a big red dog named Clifford and his friend, Emily Elizabeth, have sold over 126 million copies in 13 languages!

When Clifford, the big red dog, is feeling sad, Emily Elizabeth and her friends do everything they can think of to cheer him up.

During a long hot summer, Clifford tries many things to keep cool.

Join Clifford and Emily Elizabeth as they whip up batches of their favorite cookies, gingerbread doghouses, cool red gelatin wagglers, and more.

Clifford uses his size to help out in many ways--saving a kitten, rescuing people from a fire, masquerading as a elephant, and supporting up a bridge so a parade can pass.

Auntie, who is a dog trainer, thinks Clifford needs to learn obedience, but to Emily Elizabeth the big red dog is perfect already.

When Clifford enters a contest to become "America's Super Dog," he proves himself a champion.

"Clifford joins Emily Elizabeth for her first day of kindergarten. Emily Elizabeth is nervous about making new friends and missing home. But with Clifford by her side in class to sing songs and play games, Emily Elizabeth learns how much fun kindergarten can be!"--Page [2] of cover.