Clifford's Good Deeds

Clifford's Good Deeds by Norman Bridwell

Clifford wants to help out and do good deeds. However, due to his size, most of the good deeds end up backfiring and making things worse. Finally in the end he finds some things where his big size can be helpful. The "good deeds" backfiring is something relatable, even if not in the same way as they occur with Clifford.

Clifford's Peekaboo

Clifford's Peekaboo by Norman Bridwell

Clifford plays peekabo in this super short board book.

Clifford's Day with Dad

Clifford's Day with Dad by Norman Bridwell

Clifford all of a sudden races off to see dad. Dad tries to teach him standard dig things, but Clifford has big dog issues. It repeats the Clifford formula.

Valentine Surprise (Clifford the Big Red Dog)

Valentine Surprise (Clifford the Big Red Dog) by Quinlan B. Lee, illustrated by Steve Haefele

The kids and their dogs exchange valentines. There is a big valentine party. It is a derivative Clifford book. 

Clifford's First School Day

Clifford's First School Day by Norman Bridwell

Clifford is now a big dog, but he was once a little puppy. This book is a "reminiscence" of the day that little Clifford went with Emily Elizabeth to school. He got into a lot of trouble, most of it by accident. It is mostly standard-issue mischief.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell

The first Clifford book started the series. There is not much narrative. Instead there are just various tales of Clifford. He has a doghouse as big as a house. He accidentally "catches" a car when he is chasing it. He needs a rake to comb his hair. There are a lot of "big dog" things that make things challenging for him. He is also a good guard dog. Many of these things have been developed further, but this is the original.

Clifford the Firehouse Dog

Clifford the Firehouse Dog by Norman Bridwell

Clifford goes to the city to visit his brother Nero who works as a firehouse dog. Clifford is able to join the fireman as the fight a fire, using his size to help out. It is a straightforward Clifford book.

The Star Of The Show (Clifford)

The Star Of The Show (Clifford) by Dena Neusner (Author), Barry Goldberg (Illustrator)

Clifford feels guilty about consuming so much food. Clifford and his friends sneak off the join an animal show. They help the show to win a supply of dog treats. The book shows its TV show origins.

Graduation Party - Clifford's Puppy Days

Graduation Party - Clifford's Puppy Days (Little Red Reader) by Victoria Kosara and Jim Durk

Clifford hears that Emily Elizabeth is graduating. He asks his friends what it is and then makes a diploma and hat and puts his paw prints on a sign. It is a based on a TV program and not much of a book.

Clifford Makes a Splash

Clifford Makes a Splash by Quinlan B. Lee, illustrated by Steve Haefele, based on books by Norman Bridwell

Clifford wants to cool off. However, attempts at the pool or beach don't work because he is so big. He ends up having fun with a hose. The story is very simple and short

The Big Itch (Clifford the Big Red Dog) (Big Red Reader Series)

The Big Itch (Clifford the Big Red Dog) (Big Red Reader Series) by Alison Inches and Robbin Cuddy

The book is a tie-in to anti-itch cream and vets. Despite the promotional focus, the book is not bad. Clifford has an itch. He tries to hide it, but eventually he sees a vet. The vet is not as bad as he thought it would be. She gives him some cream that makes the itch go away.