Quotes from Norman Bridwell

How can you fully open your heart to someone new, when in fact...what you really need is closure from your past.

I was having fun at grandma's house, but I kept thinking about Clifford. I wondered if he was thinking of me. He was. He loves his mom, but as soon as he could, he hurried home. So did I . . . . . . because I am thankful for Clifford, and he is thankful for me.

Many Halloweens ago, he was just a tiny red puppy. I wanted to take Clifford out trick-or-treating. But the mask and hat didn't fit. He was not a happy clown.

I tried dressing him as an angel. While I was putting my fairy costume on, he ate his halo. Then I found the perfect costume for my small red puppy. Clifford was the littlest ghost I had ever seen.

When we got home, Daddy was carving a pumpkin for our Halloween party. Clifford was a nosy little puppy. Now we had a jack-o'-lantern that barked and stuck out its tongue.