Teacher's Pets-Clifford

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating classroom dynamics and trying hard to please their teacher. It explores the common childhood experience of having big, helpful intentions that result in clumsy mistakes. Emily Elizabeth brings Clifford to school, where he tries his best to be the "teacher's pet," but his giant size leads to a series of funny, messy mishaps. The story gently reinforces themes of friendship, resilience, and understanding that effort counts, even when things go wrong. For ages 4-7, this book uses the humor of a beloved character to open conversations about school anxiety, the fear of making mistakes, and the importance of kindness from both peers and teachers.