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Clifford's Puppy Days Episodes
SOCKS AND SNOOZE, P101a
When Emily Elizabeth can't find one of her "lucky" socks for the first day of school, Clifford's determined to hunt it down for her, and ends up finding it in a very surprising place.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Help Others
KEEPING COOL, P101b
It's always fun when Evan is baby-sitting Emily Elizabeth and Clifford. This time Evan tries to impress Vanessa, the new girl in the building, but finds that she is most impressed when he is just being himself.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
THE MONSTER IN 3-B, P102a
The beginning of the new school year brings the Howards new neighbors that the animals are, at first, nervous to meet.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Have Respect
CAT-TASTROPHE, P102b
Clifford tries to be a good host when Flo and Zo stay with the Howards, but the kittens are not the most considerate guests.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend
JORGE AND THE DOG RUN, P103a
Clifford and Jorge are reminiscing about the day they met, a day that ended in a big surprise.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
CLIFFORD'S CLUBHOUSE, P103b
When Clifford realizes how much fun Emily Elizabeth is having in her new club at school, he and the other animals decide to start one of their own, but where will they have their meetings?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
PAW PRINT PICASSO, P104a
When Clifford accidentally gets paw prints on Emily Elizabeth's painting for the art show, it has a surprising result.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Truthful
HUP-HUP, P104b
When Clifford befriends Bebe, a seeing-eye dog who recently moved into the building, he doesn't understand why Bebe cannot play when she is assisting her owner.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Responsible, Be a Good Friend
SOCK IT TO ME, P105a
Daffodil feels left out when Clifford and Emily Elizabeth have a great time playing with the "sock spider." Can Clifford think up a new fun way to include Daffodil in the game too?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Share
MY TOY, P105b
Will Clifford and the gang understand why Jorge doesn't want to share his toy?
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect, Be Truthful
FRIENDS OF ALL AGES, P106a
When an older dog, Tricksie, moves into the apartment complex, she helps Clifford and Jorge learn that it's possible to be friends with someone who is not the same age.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Have Respect
CLIFFORD'S SUPER SLEEPOVER, P106b
When Emily Elizabeth goes to Nina's for a sleepover, Clifford's friends try to come up with ways to distract him from his loneliness until bedtime.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
CLIFFORD'S FIELD TRIP, P107a
Will Emily Elizabeth and her friends succeed in hiding Clifford when he inadvertently joins them for a school field trip to the Hands On Science Museum?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Truthful
HELPING PAWS, P107b
When Clifford offers to baby-sit the Sidarsky kids, he doesn't realize how big of a job it is to look after four little mice. Will he accept Daffodil's offer to help him, or will he try to do it all by himself?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Responsible
NINA'S PERFECT PARTY, P108a
Nina's perfectly planned birthday party gets flooded out at the T-shirt shop. Can Emily Elizabeth come up with a great idea to save Nina's birthday?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Work Together
JUST THE RIGHT SIZE, P108b
Mrs. Howard can't find her car keys before Emily Elizabeth's recital, and Daffodil tells Clifford he is too small to help.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
SOMETHING SPECIAL, P109a
As he tries to help set up for a big Cinco de Mayo party, Clifford begins to doubt that he has any special skills to offer. Will his friends be able to cheer him up and convince him that he does have a "something special?"
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
SHUN IN THE GAME, P109b
It's the first beautiful day of spring AND the official opening day of the Courtyard Volleyball season, so why does Shun keep making up excuses for why he can't play?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
CLIFFORD'S WINTER SPIRIT, P110a
Norville is left feeling sad and lonely when it seems as though he is the only one without a tradition for celebrating the first snowfall of the year. It's up to Clifford and his friends to find a way to help Norville feel included.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Kind, Share
FLO-MOTION, P110b
Flo, a super-athlete, tells her friends she'd rather play alone when she discovers she is not very good at a new Bean Bag game. Will Flo be able to put her competitiveness aside?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Truthful
NO SMALL PARTS, ONLY SMALL PUPPIES, P111a
Nina has made her friends the stars in her new play about springtime, but she insists that everything be done her way. When her cast and crew quit, she is finally able to do everything herself. Will her one-person production be a success?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Play Fair
FINE FEATHERED FRIEND, P111b
Norville is molting, and he is so embarrassed by the way he looks that he refuses to let his friends see him. How will Norville's friends help him see that they like him for who he is, not what he looks like?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
SING-A-SONG NORVILLE, P112a
After encouraging Norville to practice his singing, it's up to Clifford to find a way to tell his friend his constant singing is inconsiderate.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend
TELL ME A TALE, P112b
A snowstorm keeps Shun, Emily Elizabeth, and Nina from going outside to play. Shun thinks of a fun way to relieve their boredom.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Help Others
HOOP DREAMS, P113a
When Evan joins the school basketball team, he is discouraged by the fact that he's much smaller than his teammates. Can Clifford help Evan learn to use his small size to his advantage?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
DOGGY DUDS, P113b
When Jorge neglects to take off a new sweater that Nina knit him, he accidentally rips it while playing with Clifford. Jorge must decide if he will tell Nina the truth.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Responsible, Be Truthful
THE BEST NEST, P114a
When Norville's nest disappears, his friends decide to build him a new one, but their bickering and fooling around nearly ruins the plan.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Work Together
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, P114b
Emily Elizabeth gets discouraged during her art lessons with Mr. Solomon when she thinks Nina's pictures are better that hers. Mr. Solomon finds a unique way to show Emily Elizabeth that nobody starts out as a great artist.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
YOUR SECRET VALENTINE, P115a
Clifford tries to befriend a little yellow puppy on Valentine's Day by impressing her with all sorts of fancy tricks. In the end he discovers that the easiest way to make a new friend is to just be yourself.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
THE PERFECT PET, P115b
When Shun gets permission to have a pet, every animal sets out to convince him that they're the best kind of pet. What kind of animal will he pick?
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
MY BLANKY, 116a
Emily Elizabeth tells Nina that she still sleeps with her baby blanket. Later, Nina inadvertently shares this information with Shun. Soon, everyone knows about Emily Elizabeth's "blanky." When she discovers this, Emily Elizabeth is upset with Nina, but Nina doesn't understand why she should apologize when Emily Elizabeth never explicitly told her that this information was a secret. With Evan's help, Nina learns that confidences between friends really shouldn't be broken and she apologizes to Emily Elizabeth.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
WITH FRIENDS LIKE YOU, 116b
Jorge, in an attempt to retrieve a ball from the other side of a fence finds himself stuck. His friends try to get him out but Clifford comes up with an idea that does the trick. Jorge is so indebted to Clifford he vows to repay him and, as a result, bombards Clifford with kind favors and words. At first, Clifford enjoys this special treatment but, pretty soon, Jorge's acts of gratitude become overwhelming. Clifford helps Jorge learn that helping your friends is an implicit part of any friendship.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
TIME OUT, P117a
Nina loses her date book. Jorge doesn't help her find it, thinking she will have more time to play with him. The plan backfires, and Jorge learns to respect Nina's commitments.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect
SNIFF, SNIFF, P117b
When Emily Elizabeth wakes up with a cold, Clifford does everything he can to make her feel better. He tries playing with a pop up book, playing ball, and getting her to dance. Finally he realizes that one of the best things you can do for someone who isn't feeling well doesn't feel like much at all. He goes into her room and snuggles with her, and she couldn't be happier.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
A PROMISE IS A PROMISE, P118a
Evan promises to give Emily Elizabeth skateboarding lessons, but repeatedly breaks their plans when the captain of the basketball team, Bill Mazer, invites him to play ball. Evan learns the importance of keeping a promise.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend
SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE, 118b
The Community Center is having a book drive and the student who collects the most books will win a full set of Sarah Solver mysteries. Determined to win, Nina comes up with the perfect action plan for her and her teammates, Emily Elizabeth and Shun. But when the big day comes, she comes down with a bad cold and is unable to participate. Using Nina's plan, Shun and Emily Elizabeth set out without her and end up winning the set of mystery books. In the end, they realize that it was Nina's plan that enabled them to collect the record number of books, and they decide to share the prize with her.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Share
FALL FEAST, P119a
It's the Fall Feast holiday and the Howards are planning to visit Emily Elizabeth's grandparents. But a huge snow storm leaves them snowed in at the train station, along with many of their friends and neighbors. At first, everyone's spirits are very low but Clifford helps Emily Elizabeth realize that the group can celebrate the Fall Feast together and rejoice in its spirit of sharing.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Share
NORVILLE'S NEW GAME, P119b
The animals are in the courtyard making up games. When it's Norville's turn to invent a game he consistently reinvents the rules so that each time emerges as the winner. Each time this happens, he further alienates his friends until they eventually refuse to play with him anymore. In the end, Norville realizes the importance of playing fair.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Play Fair
OH, BROTHER!, P120a
Little Lucy Sidarsky is having a hard time adjusting to the new baby in the family. Seeing this, Daffodil decides to share with her the story of Clifford's arrival into Daffodil's home. It takes some time, but Daffodil soon discovers the joy of being a "big sister and friend" to someone who needs her. Lucy has her own small revelation when she is able to stop her little brother from crying.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Share, Be Kind
UP, UP, AND OOPS!, P120b
Emily Elizabeth, Nina and Shun decide to make their own kites for a special kite-flying day at the park. But when neither girls' kites will fly it looks like they won't be able to participate in kite flying day. In the end, Shun shares his special Japanese kite making materials with his friends and this act of sharing saves the day for all involved.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Share
MOVING ON, P121a
The Sidarskys are moving to a newer mouse hole around the corner. Clifford offers to help them move the big family clock when he comes back from lunch. But on the way back, he gets distracted. By the time he gets back to the laundry room, the Sidarskys have already moved, but things are chaotic because the baby can't sleep without that clock. Clifford feels bad for not being there to help, but he makes amends by moving the clock now and restoring harmony to the Sidarsky household.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Responsible, Be a Good Friend
FAIR IS FAIR, P121b
Emily Elizabeth and Nina volunteer to read to kids at the book fair, but problems arise when their replacements -- Shun and Evan -- don't show up in time.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Responsible
GROOMING GLOOM, P122a
Jorge is excited to learn that Nina will be taking him to the Grooming Shop - until he gets some misinformation about what a grooming shop is. At first his friends try to help him find a way to get out of the experience. But Daffodil helps him realize that he should trust Nina to do what is best for him
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
THE LETTER, P122b
Evan and Emily Elizabeth offer to mail a letter for Mr. Solomon on their way to buy tickets to a concert by their favorite band, the Zippers. But the kids' plans are disrupted by their own generosity and helpful nature. When they finally arrive at the park where the concert is taking place, the tickets have been sold out. But the other members of the community are so grateful to the kids for all of their help that day that they all pitch in and make sure that Evan and Emily Elizabeth attend the concert.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Help Others
ADOPT-A-PUP, P123a
Evan, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford all help out at the Adopt-A-Pup booth at the neighborhood street fair. Clifford befriends a teacup poodle named Bon Bon, a tiny dog who is barely bigger than he is, and helps her find a home.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Kind
JOKES ON YOU, P123b
It's Wacky Wednesday at school. Emily Elizabeth and her friends are excited to spend the day telling jokes and having fun. Nina, however, goes too far with the day. In the end she realizes that her behavior wasn't respectful of her friends and that there is an appropriate time and place for certain behaviors.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!, P124a
Inspired by a classroom visit by Ken Burns, Emily Elizabeth, Nina and Shun try to make a documentary highlighting people in their neighborhood. But they're so busy trying to do their jobs that they don't realize how they're messing up their interviews. After they learn a lesson from Clifford about having respect for others, they make a successful documentary.
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Have Respect
BASKETBALL BABYSITTER, P124b
Evan gets tickets to see his hero, Allan Houston, play basketball, and he's really excited. Emily Elizabeth and Clifford come along, and they strike up a friendship with Allan Houston's daughter, Remie, and her beagle puppy, Hoops. Evan winds up babysitting for Remie and Hoops during the game. He's happy to do it, but he winds up missing most of the game. But he's a good sport about it, and when Allan Houston makes it up to him by playing some one-on-one basketball with him - it's his dream come true!
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Responsible, Help Others
THE HALLOWEEN BANDIT, P125a
Clifford is falsely accused of wrecking the treats table at the apartment Halloween party. Can his friends help him find the real culprit?
Clifford's Ideas to Grow On: Be Truthful, Be a Good Friend
AN HONEST SPIN, P125b
Clifford breaks one of Daffodil's special toys. Will he decide that he must tell her what he did or will he hide the fact that he did it?
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Truthful
PUPPY DOG POWER, P201a
When Clifford and Jorge find that their new rather large puppy playmate Bruno plays too rough for them, they ditch him rather than tell him the truth. But upon realizing how much they’ve hurt his feelings, they discover that telling the truth is far less hurtful and is, in fact, the best way to be friends.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Truthful
EXTRA! EXTRA!, P201b
The kids agree to create a local newspaper for the neighborhood. At first they aren’t sure they can do it. But with the support of each other – and by believing in themselves - they manage to create an exciting newspaper filled with stories from around the neighborhood.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
SMALL PACKAGES, P202a
At the Dog Run, Clifford can’t wait to play with Jorge and the other dogs. But as they play, Clifford is constantly reminded of how small he is. His friends remind him that they also have their own idiosyncrasies to deal with, that there are great things about being small, and that those things are what make Clifford the special puppy that he is.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Believe in Yourself
CLIFFORD'S MAGIC LAMP, P202b
Emily Elizabeth has read Clifford the story of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp and he can’t wait to share it with his friends. Of course, Norville knows all about it – he even knows where to find the lamp! While he’s off fetching it, Jorge, Daffodil, and Clifford imagine how they’re going to spend their wishes. In the end, they all realize they already have everything they need.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
FINDERS KEEPERS, P203a
When Jorge digs up a shark tooth necklace in the courtyard, it is taken from him and given to its rightful owner. He cannot understand why “Finders Keepers Loser Weepers” (the children’s proverb of dubious ethical merit) doesn’t apply. He takes the necklace back and buries it again. Clifford sees this and must decide if he should dig it up and return it, or protect his friend - even though he believes that Jorge is wrong. Clifford resolves the problem by convincing Jorge to do the right thing.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
YOU'RE FAMOUS!, P203b
Nina and Jorge become instant celebrities when they get their picture in the newspaper. All this attention makes them act differently and alienate their friends. When their “15 minutes” end and isolation sets in, Nina and Jorge realize that it’s time to mend fences and come back to earth. Luckily, their friends are there to welcome them back.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be a Good Friend
SANDCASTLE HASSLE, P204a
Emily Elizabeth and Nina join in a sandcastle competition at the beach. Goaded by another contestant’s dog, Clifford and Jorge become super competitive in an effort to help their girls win. It’s Emily Elizabeth who has to explain that they didn’t enter the contest to win, but to have fun.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Play Fair
SCHOOL DAZE, P204b
As the kids go off for their first day of school, the gang decides in would be fun to have their own school, too. There’s just one problem. While they seem to have five qualified teachers, they only have one willing pupil—Clifford. When an overworked Clifford is too tired to play with Emily Elizabeth after school, the gang realizes how unfair they’ve been, and set up school in a more equitable way.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Play Fair
CELEBRATING SPRING, P205a
The kids gather to turn a vacant lot into a city garden. But without a plan, things turn into a chaotic mess. It’s only when they finally work together that they create a beautiful garden.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Work Together
GARDEN DELIGHTS, P205b
When Jenny replants a broken willow branch so that it can grow to be a new tree, Norville tells the gang the same trick works with broken toys. The animals’ efforts to replant their toys result in nothing but a big muddy mess, until the kids come to their aid, and on their own, decide to create new toys from the old.
Clifford's Idea to Grow On: Be Responsible
