Clifford the Big Red Dog

The Clifford the Big Red Dog balloon floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 2003. (Mary Altaffer / Associated Press)

Dec. 16, 2014 3:26 PM PT

A look at Clifford the Big Red Dog, the beloved children’s book character created by Norman Bridwell more than a half-century ago.

Norman Bridwell poses with his beloved creation, Clifford the Big Red Dog. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)