Clifford's Really Big Movie: The Star of the Show

Big Red Readers

by Dena Neusner, Barry Goldberg (Illustrations), Norman Bridwell (Creator)

In simple, easy-to-read language, this "Big Red Reader" follows the storyline of the new feature film CLIFFORD'S REALLY BIG MOVIE -- keeping the fun and adventure while teaching reading comprehension.

Worried that the Howards think he eats too much, Clifford runs away from Birdwell Island with Cleo and T-Bone. They join a traveling animal show in order to win a lifetime supply of Tummy Yummies dog food, leading them on an amazing adventure that crosses America.

The world outside of Birdwell is more than ready for the Big Red Dog . . . but is Clifford really ready for the big wide world without Emily Elizabeth by his side?

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Rod Brown]

Worried that he's eating Emily Elizabeth's family out of house and home, Clifford runs off with some carnies with a plan to win a lifetime supply of dog food.

This reader adaptation of the spin-off movie from the PBS animated series is even choppier and more abrupt than the one I read yesterday. And the coloring choice is odd, with Clifford being outlined and highlighted in a purple tinge instead of black inks.

FOR REFERENCE:

Adapted by Dena Neusner with illustrator Barry Goldberg from the animated motion picture Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004), directed by Robert Ramirez, screenplay by Rhett Reese and Robert Ramirez, and starring John Ritter.

[Rosa Cline]

This book is based off the movie, (I've not watched the movie so I can't compare the two) but this book is choppy. It does kind of make sense. But the story is very choppy at times the flow isn't very nice. But for a child they don't mind much. Clifford is afraid it is costing to much for his care for the Howards to feed him. So he runs off to a contest to win a lifetime of Tummy Yummy's for his owners.

[Nik]

My favorite part of the book was when the animals were doing funny things.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 147311 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.0 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP