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About Clifford Makes the Team

Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration about being 'too big,' 'too small,' or just different from their peers in a way that makes joining a group feel difficult. It is a gentle tool for kids who feel like they do not naturally fit the standard mold of a playground game or team activity. In this story, Clifford the Big Red Dog wants to play baseball but discovers that standard equipment simply does not work for a giant dog. Through lighthearted trial and error, Clifford and his friends find creative ways to adapt the game. This early reader is perfect for children ages 3 to 7, using humor to normalize the feeling of being left out while modeling how a little imagination can turn a perceived physical disadvantage into a unique team asset.