Meredith Rusu

Clifford the Big Red Dog and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, inspire readers to dream big and keep growing in this beautiful original picture book. It''s perfect for graduations, baby showers, and fans of Oh, the Places You''ll Go!When I was little, my parents used to tell me if I dreamed big, anything was possible.They said the sky was the limit.And I would tell Clifford the same thing!Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, both started out small in a big world. But they grew big together and learned to keep dreaming, even when they felt small. When they were feeling scared, they had each other to lean on. And when one of them needed help, their best friend was always there to lend a helping hand (or paw!).This beautiful, inspiring picture book serves as an important reminder that with a little love and the support of the people around you, there’s no limit to how much you can do. Because you don’t have to BE big to make big dreams come true. Big dreams happen when you take small steps, one at a time.This original Clifford the Big Red Dog picture book is for every Clifford fan, young and old. And it’s the perfect gift for any milestone -- from graduations to baby showers -- or for anyone who has a dream.

In this heartfelt picture book, a shy kid''s dad teaches him how to play chess... and chess gives him the confidence to make a new friend.When Auggie finds an old chessboard that once belonged to his grandfather, he decides he wants to learn how to play chess. And his dad, his Tata^, is happy to teach him. They''ve just moved to a new town, and Auggie is struggling to make friends at his new school. In the big, busy hallways, he feels like a tiny pawn. But after every hard day at school, he can''t wait to play chess with his dad. Slowly, slowly, he gets better at the game... until he can beat Tata!Then, Auggie finds a chessboard in his classroom. When he sees that another boy looks interested in it, he knows just what to do: he can teach Luke how to play chess, too!Here is a moving father-son story that shows how chess helps one boy feel at home in a new environment.