The Story of Clifford
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Story of Clifford

By Meredith Rusu, Jennifer Oxley (Illustrator), Erica Kepler (Illustrator)

Part of the Clifford the Big Red Dog series

A giant red dog leads a parade, turning a small celebration into a grand adventure.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 84 ratings
32 pages· 763 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

On Birdwell Island, Emily Elizabeth and her giant red dog, Clifford, plan a small parade. As they march, the celebration grows, drawing in townsfolk and animals alike. What starts as a simple event becomes a grand adventure, showcasing the magic of friendship and community. Will Clifford's size be a help or a hindrance in this unexpected journey? Join them to find out!

From the publisher

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog as he leads a parade through Birdwell Island!Welcome to Birdwell Island, home of Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the Big Red Dog! Clifford and Emily Elizabeth have been best friends since Clifford was a small red puppy. But then Clifford grew… and grew… and GREW! Now Clifford is the biggest, friendliest dog in the whole world, and he and Emily Elizabeth share BIG adventures every day!Join these two best friends as they explore their magical island home and lead the town in a parade through Birdwell Island. This beautiful storybook is the perfect introduction to the world of the new Clifford TV show on Amazon and PBS Kids. Plus, it introduces a new, diverse cast and fresh, adorable art!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
763
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about imagination and playBooks about islandsBooks about celebrations
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
508768
Publication
Published
January 7, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338577136

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