Must-Have Clifford Books for Your Classroom Library

Imagine having a dog bigger than a house! In the original story that has sparked the imaginations of young readers for generations, a little girl gets a tiny puppy who grows up to be the biggest dog in the whole world.

Clifford visits the country to spend time with his dad, who makes sure Clifford knows everything a good dog should. They spend a fun day fetching, digging, and playing together.

Emily Elizabeth is starting Kindergarten and she's a little nervous. Good thing that the teacher said each child can bring something from home to make the transition a little easier. But the teacher didn't bet on a child bringing something—or someone—as big as Clifford!

Before Clifford became the biggest dog ever, he was the smallest puppy in the litter! In fact, Clifford was so tiny that Emily Elizabeth made a special wish... and it came true in a BIG way!

When Emily Elizabeth finds out the circus is in trouble, Clifford jumps at the chance to help save it! But after taming the lions, walking the tightrope, and filling in for an elephant, Clifford no longer needs to save the circus—he needs to rescue Emily Elizabeth!

Clifford's mother wants Clifford to go to bed, but Clifford isn't ready yet. After getting some toys and a drink of water, what else could Clifford want?

Emily Elizabeth and Clifford visit his brother Nero, who is a firehouse dog. When an alarm goes off, Clifford comes to the rescue and puts out the fire!

Clifford sets out with Emily Elizabeth and their friend Tim to offer a helping paw to people in need.

It's a winter wonderland on Birdwell Island! After a big snowstorm, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth get their first snow day. The best friends have a blast playing Snow Rescue Squad and helping Fire Chief Franklin take care of snow duties across town.

Clifford wants to play baseball with the kids, so he tries to find a bat his size: a tree, a utility pole, a pipe...but nothing works! In the end, the kids find a way to include Clifford in their fun.

A small red puppy named Clifford learns about the fun one can have playing with bubbles in a chunky-shaped board book that focuses on toddlers' experiences.

Emily Elizabeth wants to earn her Cool Kahuna Badge at the Birdwell Island pool. That means she has to swim across the pool using three different strokes, go down to the bottom of the deep end, and jump off the high dive! Clifford and his friends turn each part of the test into a game to help Emily Elizabeth practice. But on the day of the test, the high dive is broken! Can Clifford help save the day? 

While he is visiting the farm, Clifford hears many animals speak. Clifford knows the sounds a cow, a bird, a cat, and other animals make. And now beginning readers will too!

Emily Elizabeth takes Clifford to dog school where the lessons are hard. When his teacher tries to show Clifford how to heel, the leash is too short and she's swept off her feet. When she tells Clifford to sit, he sits—on top of a passing stranger! Poor Clifford; he just can't get anything right!

On his birthday, Clifford gets lots of gifts, but the best present of all is a visit from some special folks he hasn't seen in a long time!

Everyone's favorite big red dog shows beginning readers what words start with which letters of the alphabet. 

Clifford shows his good manners by saying "please" and "thank you," waiting his turn, sharing, and being a good sport in games.

When Emily Elizabeth brings young Clifford to class, he wants to do everything the students are doing, but eager puppies can't always do things as well as big kids can.

Doggedly digging up his roots, Clifford visits his city-dwelling mother; his brother who works at a fire station; and his two sisters, a seeing-eye dog and a farm dog.

Clifford is running for President...of the Birdwell Island dog park!

Clifford the Small Red Puppy and his big friend teach young children about slow/fast, first/last, up/down, wet/dry, and more!

Clifford the Big Red Dog loves playing outside. Clifford loves reading and swimming, too. But most importantly, Clifford loves spending time with his friends-especially Emily Elizabeth!

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are celebrating their first Hanukkah. They love hearing the story of Hanukkah, eating "latkes" (fried potato pancakes) and "sufganiyot" (fried jelly donuts), and playing dreidel.

Emily Elizabeth and Clifford love wearing costumes on Halloween. Clown, witch, knight, or ghost—what will Clifford decide to dress up as this year?

Lonely when his family goes on vacation without him, Clifford the Big Red Dog overcomes wet cement, traffic jams, and toll bridges to join them in the mountains.

With his own tree and a gigantic stocking hanging on the door, Clifford seems ready for Christmas. But the Big Red Dog is really surprised when Santa slides down the chimney and falls into his stocking! Good intentions turn into a merry mess when Clifford helps Santa Claus.

Fill your classroom library shelves with this Clifford collection that includes 15 books for grades K-2.