About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is expressing anxiety about school expectations or fears of making mistakes in a new environment. This gentle prequel follows Clifford as a tiny puppy during his very first school day with Emily Elizabeth. While Clifford tries his best, he frequently finds himself in messy situations, from getting stuck in a jar of paste to accidentally painting with his paws. The story emphasizes that even when things go wrong, school is a place of joy and acceptance. It is a perfect choice for preschoolers or kindergarteners who need to see that 'perfection' isn't required to have a successful first day. By focusing on the humor of Clifford's mishaps, the book reduces the pressure of the unknown and replaces first-day jitters with laughter.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It avoids heavy topics, focusing purely on the social and procedural aspects of a school day through a metaphorical lens (the puppy's behavior representing a child's lack of impulse control or physical coordination).
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who is prone to 'perfectionist' anxiety. This child might be worried about getting their clothes dirty, breaking a rule, or not doing an art project 'the right way.'
The Story of Clifford
Clifford the Smallest Snowman
Clifford Barks!
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Small Red Puppy
Clifford Gets a Job
It's Pool Time!
Clifford Takes a Trip
Big Red School
Clifford Takes a Trip
Clifford's Halloween
Clifford's Tricks
Clifford's Good Deeds
Clifford Loves Me
Clifford at the Circus
Clifford at the Circus
Clifford Goes to Hollywood
Clifford's Manners
Clifford's Family
Clifford's First School Day
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