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Clifford’s Thanksgiving – Norman Bridwell

As soon as Halloween is over, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford start thinking about Thanksgiving. Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit by Norman Bridwell is a book about persistence, and being thankful for those we love. In the story, Emily Elizabeth flies away to be with her Grandma over Thanksgiving. The neighbors take care of Clifford, but he gets lonely and starts to think about his own family. He decides to go visit his mother in the city. The roads are crowded. The illustrations show a huge Clifford on the highway with cars bumping into him and honking at him. A drawbridge opens right … Continue reading →

Halloween Books

Here’s some more fun seasonal books to share with your children. Clifford’s First Halloween by Norman Bridwell I’ve always liked these tiny baby Clifford books more than the giant grownup Clifford ones. Baby Clifford is cute and gets into lot of mischief. In this Halloween story, Emily Elizabeth wants to find a costume for her puppy. Finding one small enough is a real challenge. She ends up using a Kleenex to make him a ghost costume. They go trick or treating, but also have a party at their apartment. Clifford gets stuck in taffy apples and Emily Elizabeth has to … Continue reading →