Happy Birthday, Clifford!
He's big, he's red, and he's oh, so loveable! It's Clifford, of course. Clifford the Big Red Dog is just as much a part of our childhoods as balloons and ice cream sundaes. Whether you grew up reading the books or watching the TV show, it's hard not to smile when you think about Clifford. This year, Clifford's celebrating a very BIG milestone, his 50th birthday! 50 years ago Norman Bridwell painted a picture of a little girl and her big red dog. Little did he know at the time that it would spawn one of the most beloved children's literary characters of all time!
While Clifford's birthday is in February, he's kicking off a birthday party this week that lasts all school-year long! And you know what Clifford wants more than anything for his birthday? A birthday card from YOU! Send Clifford a birthday card and share your personal birthday greetings!
You can also enter Clifford's BIG Birthday Sweepstakes for a chance to win a party in your hometown for you and up to 50 of your friends on or around Clifford's birthday on February 14, 2013. It's sure to be BIG!
We want to hear from you! Tell us your fondest memories of Clifford in the Comments below!
—Amabel, Scholastic Media
AW! I loved Clifford when I was little! I'm 13 now, so haven't watched it in awhile. But I loved the show!!!
Comment #1 | Posted by: elfheroine1 on September 24, 2012 at 06:10 PM
HAPPY 50 BIRHTDAY clifford
i remaber the time you help evrybody
Comment #2 | Posted by: chattytempest7 on September 24, 2012 at 09:22 PM
OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE Clifford! This was my favorite show of all time! I liked how he wasn't perfect but didn't also make glaringly obvious mistakes either and then changed them while kindly teaching us the reasons why. Wow they don't make nice shows like this anymore.
My favorite memory of Clifford would probably be the episode where Clifford and the gang found a garden which made them stink really bad! So funny!
Comment #3 | Posted by: Isla Silvercresent on September 24, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Aww i remember when i usede to watch that tv show when i wa like 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 years old now im 11 lol
Comment #4 | Posted by: BLUEDOLPHIN2225 on September 25, 2012 at 07:21 PM
sorry cuz i messed up on some words
Comment #5 | Posted by: BLUEDOLPHIN2225 on September 25, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Happy Birthday Clifford! My family and I still watch your show when it is on. My little sister loves reading your books!
Comment #6 | Posted by: phenomenalbeetle4 on September 25, 2012 at 07:52 PM
i loved the show when was like 5 but im 14 now so cool
Comment #7 | Posted by: Mike P. on September 25, 2012 at 08:07 PM
clifered was my favorite show
Comment #8 | Posted by: juvraj on September 25, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Happy Birthday, Clifford! Stay big and red. =)
Comment #9 | Posted by: nightdragon26 on September 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM
happy birthday big red clifford
Comment #10 | Posted by: mathscience18 on September 26, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Happy 50th Birthday,Clifford!
When I was younger I was a Barney fan and a Clifford fan. Over these fifty years you're still big,red,and my favorite dog!!!
Comment #11 | Posted by: emeraldcandy41 on September 26, 2012 at 04:44 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFFORD
Comment #12 | Posted by: Dogemerald on September 26, 2012 at 06:21 PM
your the best, your the most favorite childhood ever!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :D :D
Comment #13 | Posted by: Catherine on September 26, 2012 at 08:02 PM
i loved the show wen i was littel but now im 19
Comment #14 | Posted by: 5Blue on September 26, 2012 at 08:25 PM
i still love it cliford so cute
Comment #15 | Posted by: 5Blue on September 26, 2012 at 08:30 PM
you know the show is over
Comment #16 | Posted by: 5Blue on September 26, 2012 at 08:35 PM
happy birthday happy birthday la la la
Comment #17 | Posted by: courtney on September 26, 2012 at 08:50 PM
I really love clifford . I saw his show since I was 2 and now I'm 11 . LOL !!!!!!! :D
Comment #18 | Posted by: vampirebutterfly9 on September 27, 2012 at 06:28 AM
oh ! i forgot to say HAPPY 50 B'DAY CLIFFORD !!!!!!!!!!! . I LOVE YOU . : D
Comment #19 | Posted by: vampirebutterfly9 on September 27, 2012 at 06:33 AM
HAPPY 50 B'DAY CLIFFORD , STAY BIG & RED AND I LOVED YOU VERRY MUCH SINCE I WAS 2 YEARS OLD & I AM 11 NOW ! ( LOL ) :D
Comment #20 | Posted by: vampirebutterfly9 on September 27, 2012 at 06:38 AM
i had a great dane we put down 9/11/12 i love clifford he is my 2 favorite dog
Comment #21 | Posted by: tyler on September 27, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Go cliffoerd i will find abook or a episode and watch or read even though i am 11 and have not seen cliford in forever.
Comment #22 | Posted by: tyler on September 27, 2012 at 08:42 AM
stay huge
Comment #23 | Posted by: tyler on September 27, 2012 at 08:43 AM
happy birthday cliffoerd i use to workship you as a kid
Comment #24 | Posted by: madison on September 27, 2012 at 04:36 PM
I can't believe it is clifford's 50th B-day
I remember when I use to watch that show it was one of my favorites when I was younger
Comment #25 | Posted by: :) on September 27, 2012 at 07:20 PM