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In the animated PBS children's television series Clifford the Big Red Dog, the huggable, lovable, giant red canine Clifford provides young viewers with some valuable lessons on self-acceptance, friends, and community. The series stars the big-hearted pooch, voiced by John Ritter; his eight-year-old owner Emily Elizabeth; and Clifford's canine pals, T-Bone and Cleo. The episode "Get Well" features one of Clifford's Ten Big Ideas on caring and sharing which children can apply to their own lives. In this program, the canine trio tries to cheer up Emily, who is stuck in bed with a cold. Using resources at hand, they provide her with some loving gifts, learning in the process that it's truly "the thought which counts." This series, geared for youngsters age three and older, is based upon the book series written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell.