About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is vibrating with anticipation for their own upcoming birthday or when they are learning how to be a gracious host and friend. It is a perfect tool for channeling the high energy of party planning into a lesson about what truly matters: the people we share our milestones with. The story follows Emily Elizabeth as she plans a surprise party for Clifford. While there are hilarious mishaps involving Clifford's giant size, the heart of the book is the joy of communal celebration. It normalizes the excitement of gift giving and the occasional chaos of a party, making it an ideal choice for children ages 3 to 7 who are developing their social-emotional skills around gratitude and friendship.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and lighthearted, focusing on a positive social milestone.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is obsessed with their own birthday countdown or a child who may feel anxious about social gatherings and needs a low-stakes, positive depiction of a party.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is straightforward and requires no advanced context. A parent might choose this after their child becomes overly focused on a 'wish list' or expresses worry that a party might not go perfectly. It serves as a reminder that the gathering itself is the gift.
The Story of Clifford
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Smallest Snowman
Clifford Barks!
Clifford the Small Red Puppy
Clifford Gets a Job
It's Pool Time!
Big Red School
Clifford Takes a Trip
Clifford Takes a Trip
Clifford's Halloween
Clifford's Tricks
Clifford's Good Deeds
Clifford at the Circus
Clifford Loves Me
Clifford Goes to Hollywood
Clifford at the Circus
Clifford's Family
Clifford's Manners
Clifford's Birthday Party
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