My 4 yr old is like all other PBS watchers.He became an instant admirer of Clifford.I searched bookstores and they just have beginners topics like - 'Cliffords manners' or Clifford and pals' etc.He didnt like them very much.Since this book is based on an actual episode that they showed on TV,my son was even more excited to read this again and again.It has sure made him more interested in reading and i'm sure ur kids will too.But be prepared to read this to them multiple times.