Lonely when his family vacations without him, Clifford, a giant red dog, overcomes wet cement, traffic jams, and toll bridges to rejoin them in the mountains.

"This sturdy board book edition of Clifford the Small Red Puppy brings readers along as Clifford grows into the big red dog we all know and love! When Emily Elizabeth first meets Clifford, he is just a small puppy. His collar and food bowl are too big, and he is always getting lost. But soon, her love helps him grow bigger, and bigger, and BIGGER!"--

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth helping when the circus comes to town. As always Clifford saves the day. The pictures are bright and engaging and the book describes many different aspects of the circus.

Clifford the dog introduces the letters of the alphabet along with vocabulary words beginning with each letter.

Clifford tries his best to befriend some elderly neighbors, but almost everything he tries to do for them turns out wrong with funny results.

Clifford, a very big dog who always overdoes his good deeds, finds something to do that is his size.

Clifford offers some advice on basic good manners.

Clifford the big red dog and Emily present a pictorial dictionary of their surroundings and activities.

Clifford goes to the city to visit his brother, Nero, who lives in a firehouse. When the siren blows, Clifford goes to the fire and helps. He becomes an honorary fire rescue dog.