About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling small, frustrated by things they cannot yet do, or anxious about how much they still have to grow. It is an ideal choice for the 'big kid' transition, providing a comforting perspective on the natural process of maturing within a loving environment. The story follows Clifford from his beginnings as a tiny, fragile puppy to the iconic giant red dog he becomes. It emphasizes that while physical growth is inevitable, it is the consistent care and affection from Emily Elizabeth that truly allows him to thrive. For parents of preschoolers, this serves as a gentle reminder that every child grows at their own pace. The book uses humor and whimsical scales to show that being 'small' is just a starting point on a much larger journey.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and gentle. It touches on being 'different' (too small, then too big) but treats these as logistical challenges rather than personal failings. The resolution is hopeful and validating.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford Barks!
The Story of Clifford
Clifford the Smallest Snowman
It's Pool Time!
Clifford the Small Red Puppy
Clifford Gets a Job
Clifford Takes a Trip
Clifford Takes a Trip
Big Red School
Clifford's Halloween
Clifford's Tricks
Clifford's Good Deeds
Clifford Loves Me
Clifford at the Circus
Clifford Goes to Hollywood
Clifford at the Circus
Clifford's Family
Clifford's Manners
Clifford Grows Up
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