Clifford's Puppy Days. Poster of the 2003 TV series and cover of the 1963 book, Clifford the Big Red Dog
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
Norman Bridwell, 1963
TV series vs book
Bob Doucette, Joey Ahlbum, 2003-2006

The series focuses on when Clifford is a tiny red puppy, the runt of the litter in a litter of puppies given birth to by the pet dog of Emily Elizabeth’s neighbor, Mr. Bradley, and after he had been adopted by Emily Elizabeth and before he grew up into a giant red adult dog, forcing the Howards to move to Birdwell Island so Clifford would have plenty of room.


Clifford the Big Red Dog. Poster of the 2000 TV series and cover of the 1963 book
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
Norman Bridwell, 1963
TV series vs book
John Over, 2000-2003

The TV series takes place in the fictional island of Birdwell Island, where Clifford lives. The name is inspired by Norman Bridwell, the author of the books, but the letters I and R are switched. Birdwell Island was inspired by Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, where Bridwell lived.


Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1906 book, Peter and Wendy
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Peter and Wendy
J.M. Barrie, 1906
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Robin Budd, Donovan Cook, 2002

Many decades after the events of the first film, Wendy is now grown up and married to a man named Edward and has two children, Jane and Daniel Danny. After Jane tells Peter she is Wendy’s daughter, Peter takes her to his hideout to be the mother of the Lost Boys as Wendy once was, but Jane refuses and gets stranded.


Clifford's Really Big Movie. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1963 book, Clifford the Big Red Dog
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
Norman Bridwell, 1963
movie vs book
Robert C. Ramirez, 2004

Clifford hits the road with Cleo and T-Bone in a thrilling big screen adventure! They become stars in a traveling carnival show and meet amazing new friends on their journey. Will Clifford find his way back to Emily Elizabeth and Birdwell Island?