num_pages: 32
description: Everyone's favorite Big Red Dog hits the big top, but this is no time for clowning around!The circus is in town, and everything is going wrong! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford offer to help. But after taming the lions, walking the tightrope and filling in for an elephant, Clifford no longer needs to save the circus—he needs to rescue Emily Elizabeth! See how they join the circus acts and work together to save the show—and the day!Meet Clifford and Emily Elizabeth. Clifford is big. Clifford is red. But most of all, Clifford knows how to be a good friend! Like other dogs, Clifford sometimes chases cars; unlike other dogs, Clifford catches them. Like other dogs, Clifford digs in the garden; but while other dogs may dig up a few flowers, Clifford can dig up a whole tree. Also like other dogs, Clifford chases cats—big cats, like lions! When Clifford messes up, he messes up big time!Laugh and giggle with this original Clifford book!—in 1963, 
  Norman Bridwell
 published his very first 'Clifford' book, and kids have loved him ever since. He's an adorable dog whose well-meaning bumbling's have great kid-appeal. Clifford is Emily Elizabeth's, &amp; everyone's, favorite big red dog!Age Rating: 1–6+ / Preschool - Kindergarten+ / Lexile AD180L
language: English
title: Clifford at the Circus
titlecomplete: Clifford at the Circus (Clifford, the Big Red Dog)
characters: Emily Elizabeth, Clifford the Big Red Dog
genres: Dogs, Childrens, Animals, Picture Books, Storytime, Fiction, Kids, Humor
ratings_count: 1052
series: Clifford the Big Red Dog
publisher: Scholastic, Inc.