Clifford's Christmas delights children through the visual comedy of a house sized dog attempting to navigate small holiday traditions. His well intentioned clumsiness creates gentle humor that resolves through giant sized kindness. Books in this family share playful shifts in scale, a sense of security from a large protector, and low stakes problems solved with a sweet heart.
A parent reaches for this book to gently shift their child's holiday focus from receiving gifts to the joy of giving and helping others. This classic story follows the beloved Clifford the Big Red Dog and Emily Elizabeth as they enjoy holiday traditions. The gentle conflict arises when Santa's bag of toys accidentally falls into Clifford's water bowl. However, Clifford’s kind heart and a little of Santa’s magic save the day. Perfect for ages 2 to 6, this book is a warm, comforting choice for families wanting a simple holiday message about kindness being the best gift of all.
