Books like Clifford the big red dog by David L. Harrison
On Clifford’s birthday, the beloved giant red dog senses that his friends are keeping their distance. Feeling sad and confused, Clifford wonders why this is happening. Unknown to him, his friends have been quietly planning a big surprise celebration to show how much they cherish him.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: David L. Harrison
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This title is one of eight Clifford classics being reformatted for Summer 2005!
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