Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors

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Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors

Norman Bridwell

$1.95
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This story centers on Clifford the Big Red Dog and his devoted owner, Emily Elizabeth, who find themselves dealing with a band of perpetually unhappy neighbors. The central conflict arises when Clifford's enormous size and enthusiastic nature, while well-intentioned, inadvertently cause disturbances that fuel the neighbors' bad moods. Emily Elizabeth, as Clifford's voice of reason and compassion, must navigate the situation, trying to understand why the neighbors are so irritable and how Clifford can help without causing further trouble. The book explores themes of empathy, understanding differences, and the challenges of living in a community, especially when one resident is exceptionally large. It highlights how misunderstandings can lead to friction and how a little kindness and effort can go a long way in bridging divides. What makes this tale compelling is the relatable situation of trying to get along with others, seen through the humorous lens of a gigantic dog's adventures. Readers will root for Emily Elizabeth and Clifford as they learn to show consideration for their neighbors, transforming grumpy individuals into friends through persistence and good deeds.

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Tomes & Tales

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$1.95

1 copy

Publisher

Scholastic

Pages

32

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780590334617

ISBN-10

0590334611

Language

English

Published

1985-01-01