Status
Available
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Genres
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Publication
Scholastic (1999), 32 pages
Description
During a long hot summer, Clifford tries many things to keep cool.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Amber_88
This is a good example of fantasy, because a dog is interacting with humans and doing activities they would do, such as trying to play in a swimming pool. It is believable enough to children, though, because being hot and needing to cool off during summer is a real world experience.
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LibraryThing member al04
Clifford is fantasy story because real dogs can not get that large. The activities tha Clifford participates in are not possible other dogs such as diving into a pool and laying on an ice rink. Clifford is a make-believe dog and exaggerates the truth.
The character of Clifford is very genuine and
Media: colored pencil, and computer design
Use: early readers focusing on short sentences
The character of Clifford is very genuine and
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sincere. He starts off by being naive to the heat problem. He is unsure how to get cool and looks to others to help him out. By the end Clifford's character developed and he was able to save a families life by being strong in the large dog he was. Media: colored pencil, and computer design
Use: early readers focusing on short sentences
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
8.25 inches
ISBN
0439086523 / 9780439086523
UPC
007728549972