Norman Bridwell

A big red dog starts out early Thanksgiving morning to spend the day with his mother, little suspecting the difficulties he will have in reaching her.

At Clifford's birthday party, the children and their dogs give him some gifts, a big cake, and an extra-special surprise.

Emily Elizabeth tells all about Clifford's first autumn when he was a small puppy.

Clifford begins life as a very small red puppy, but once he starts growing into a very large red dog there seems no limit to his potential size.

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are invited to celebrate Hanukkah with their friend Melissa. While at her house, they learn about Hanukkah traditions like lighting the menorah, eating latkes, playing dreidel, and singing songs. After dinner, they all go to see the giant menorah in the town square! But when the lights go out, Clifford just might be the only one big enough to save Hanukkah.

Clifford the big red dog offers some advice on basic good manners.

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go to the city to visit Clifford's family.

With his own tree and a Clifford-size stocking hanging on the door, Clifford seems ready for Christmas, but he is not prepared for Santa sliding down the chimney and falling into his stocking.

When Clifford, the big red dog, is feeling sad, Emily Elizabeth and her friends do everything they can think of to cheer him up.