Clifford - Clifford Tries His Best [VHS]

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"Dog Park" - It's a beautiful day in the park, the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the dogs are playing--much to Mr. Bleekman's annoyance! Mr. Bleakman manages to make the park "off limits" to dogs, only to discover that he misses them when they are gone. The Big over - Emily is going off the island for a night and asks Charley to baby-sit for Clifford. The day goes pretty well, but when night falls Clifford really misses Emily. "And Birdy Makes Three" - When Emily finds a baby bird, she decides to take care of it until it learns to fly. Clifford learns that, even when she is busy with other things, Emily never stops loving him. "Clifford's Doggy Reunion" - Clifford and Emily are excited--Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen each other since Clifford was a little puppy! When they arrive, Emily and Clifford find that Laura and Rex are different than they remember them. They learn that people change and adjustments have to be made. .com ---- Overcoming life's disappointments is an empowering endeavor. Even Clifford, the big red dog, must deal with setbacks in this heartwarming PBS Kids program, Clifford Tries His Best. The 45-minute collection of four episodes gently explores the everyday angst of feeling outcast, lonely, or different. In one story, quintessential killjoy Mr. Bleekman has successfully lobbied the city to outlaw dogs in the park, sending a dejected Clifford and his dog pals to their backyards. In another episode, Clifford must contend with Emily Elizabeth's newfound affections for an adopted baby bird. Viewers will identify with Clifford's mournful howl when he endures his first night away from Emily Elizabeth, despite the kind-hearted intentions of a babysitter. They'll also relate to Clifford as he reunites after many years with an old pal, Rex, who discovers he no longer has much in common with this humongous hound. While the topics may sound sober, the tales are anything but. Clifford handles each predicament with dignity and optimism, whether winning Mr. Bleekman's favor to share park privileges, or realizing that despite new interests, Emily's love for him never diminishes. Youngsters who are familiar with Norman Bridwell's book series, Clifford the Big Red Dog, written from Emily's perspective in simple, straightforward prose, may need to adjust to the animated version's talking Clifford. Otherwise, the television program retains the same charm as the books, generously sprinkling each episode with loyalty, laughter, and life lessons. (Ages 2 to 7) --Lynn Gibson