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"In this all-new adventure, he's hard at work getting the house clean. When Emily Elizabeth airs out some throw rugs, he grabs the living room carpet and gives it a good shake--in fact, he shakes it to pieces! What Clifford does best is help clear out the weeds for the vacant lot on Earth Day." -- GoodReads

It’s time for spring cleaning and Clifford wants to help Emily Elizabeth. But, somehow, his help doesn’t quite work out until Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go to the corner to help their friends with a special Earth Day project. After they finish cleaning the corner lot, they plant a garden. When Clifford and Emily Elizabeth return home, Clifford spring-cleans his house and everyone is happy.

This gentle follows a predictable path for Clifford stories: there’s a problem, Clifford tries to help, things go awry, but, in the end, Clifford helps to make everything right. It’s a perfect story for young readers who are learning to predict outcomes in literature; the full-color illustrations support the telling of the tale.

The story helps young readers understand the importance of Earth Day and shows them why it’s important to take care of the Earth. A short “About Earth Day” page follows the story and provides information on the day for the young reader. Parents should be prepared to discuss Earth Day activities with their children and perhaps help them plan a special project they might do together.

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