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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Apr 9, 2008
Pros: great story
Cons: none
Summary: Clifford the Big Red Dog is a book about the lovable, giant, red dog that children have come to love! It was written by Norman Bridwell and was first published in 1963. I have had this book for so many years and I have read it to many, many children. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 22, 2009
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing really
Summary: Clifford The Big Red Dog is written by Norman Bridwell. It was published by Scholastic, Inc. and was copyrighted in 1963, 1985, and in 2002. The Deluxe Anniversary Edition of Clifford The Big Red Dog (hardback ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 6, 2008
Pros: Beloved main character, part of a charming series, kids love Clifford
Cons: No real story line, illustrations are a bit simplistic
Summary: Clifford the Big Red Dog is written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell. It is a 32 page picture book which is geared for preschoolers through early elementary. It was first published in 1963. I loved all of the Clifford stories while I was ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2002
Pros: Very sturdy board book, It's Clifford!
Cons: None
Summary: When I think of bedtime books, Clifford: The Big Red Dog Board Book isn't normally what I think of, but in our son's case, it is the only book he will look at. We have tried Dr. Seuss, Disney and other wonderful books, but he shows no interest, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 29, 2001
Pros: Any kid would like this
Cons: Impossible to think of any
Summary: I have read and listened to many children's stories over the years and I have to say that I miss the days when I was a little 3 year old listening to stories of the Bernstein Bears, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, some of Roald Dahl's short ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 15, 2001
Pros: Shows children, people can love you for yourself and not how you look.
Cons: none
Summary: From the moment I found out I was pregnant the first time, my children have been read to. We have a strong love and respect for books. We always try to take the best care possible, when reading a book. However, I must admit to having one book that looks ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2001
Pros: Great book to share with your child.
Cons: None that I could find, unless you have no imagination!
Summary: If you have read any of my past children’s book reviews, you surely have come to the conclusion that we are a family who likes to read. From a very young age I began reading to my children, and continue to do so. One of the best places I have ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 27, 2001
Pros: Hard cardboard book.
Cons: none.
Summary: One of my son’s first words was “dog”. We have two adorable English setters who my son just loves to pieces. He simply loves dogs. For the longest time that was the only word he would say! “Dog!” Mikey watches PBS in the mornings when Clifford, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 9, 2000
Pros: fun, colorful illustrations; wonderful introduction to the Clifford series
Cons: none
Summary: In hopes of raising my son to be as much of a book lover as I am, I stocked up on children's books that I remember from my childhood. Clifford, The Big Red Dog was one of my favorites as a child. I bought my son the board book version and it is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 21, 2000
Pros: Colorful classic
Cons: none at all
Summary: Not all children's books have to have a moral, so long as they are not immoral. Sometimes, they're just silly stories meant to entertain their readers. And it isn't as though silliness lacks value. Indeed, books created solely to entertain children are ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 13, 2000
Pros: Great, Clean Stories
Cons: None
Summary: I'm so exited to be able to write a review for a classic children's book. It doesn't include the new hype like teletubbies. I grew up reading Bernstein Bears and Clifford and I turned out rather okay. Therefore, when it comes to my child I'm very apt ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 2, 2000
Pros: Great illustrations, Simple words, Values
Cons: None
Summary: We have had the "Clifford The Big Red Dog" book for 2 1/2 years now. My boys both still love this book. We read it at least 3-4 times a week, sometimes 3-4 times in a single day. This is a great book for toddler children, as well as for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 16, 2000
Pros: emphasizes that each dog is special in its own way
Cons: Clifford is almost as destructive as Elliot the dragon
Summary: When Clifford was born, he was so small that no one thought he would survive. But survive he did, and not only that, he became the biggest dog in the history of the canine race! Always eager to help, this house-sized dog runs into trouble sometimes ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 5, 2000
Pros: Pictures, wonderful storyline
Cons: it may be too easy reading
Summary: The writing style of this book is very easy... and not too hard for kids to understand them. Highly recommended to children after 2nd grade. And if your child's younger than that, you can read it to them before bedtime just so they get the feel of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2000
Pros: Great subject matter and illustrations.
Cons: none
Summary: The entire series of Clifford books by Norman Bridwell are all good picks for children just starting out and being interested in reading books with an adult. My three and a half year old has all of her eight year old brothers books to choose from, and ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 15, 2000
Pros: Outstanding Pictures, Level of Reading, Great Subjects
Cons: Length of Stories
Summary: This is a fantastic book. My daughters school recommends all of the Clifford the Big Red Dog books to their students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. In addition, this is a great beginning readers book. My daughter is 6 years old and she is able to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 25, 2000
Pros: Great for ALL ages!
Cons: n/a
Summary: How would you like a BIG red dog for a pet? What about one named Clifford? Well ever since I have read the Clifford books to my children they want a BIG red dog for their own. I even remember reading Clifford when I was younger! These books are ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2000
Pros: Don't let your child get out of childhood without reading this book.
Cons: It's often checked out of the library.
Summary: Thus begins "Clifford, the Big Red Dog." Don't let your child get out of childhood without reading this book.
Like all good childrens' books this one works because it is so simple. What would happen to an enormous, loveable, gigantic red ... read more
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