About This Book
In "Clifford Goes to Dog School," Emily Elizabeth's Auntie, a dog trainer, believes Clifford could benefit from some obedience lessons. Emily Elizabeth, however, sees her giant, loving dog as already perfect. The story follows Clifford's adventures at dog school, exploring themes of learning new things, meeting expectations, and the unconditional love between a child and her pet. It's a gentle narrative that reassures children that it's okay to try and learn, even if you're already wonderful in someone's eyes. Perfect for discussions about self-esteem and family perspectives.
Auntie, who is a dog trainer, thinks Clifford needs to learn obedience, but to Emily Elizabeth the big red dog is perfect already.
Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think Clifford learned at dog school?
2
Emily Elizabeth thought Clifford was perfect already. Do you think it's still good to try and learn new things, even if you're already good at something?
3
Have you ever had to learn something new that was a little bit hard at first?
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