Best Paw Forward / Then Came Bob.Best Paw Forward: Cement is being poured at the new Birdwell Island recreation center and the kids and dogs are invited to leave their hand prints in the cement. But it is quickly discovered that Clifford's paw print is just too big to stay. Seeing Clifford's disappointment, his friends work together to find a way to include Clifford – and everyone is delighted when Clifford's paw print becomes the new wading pool for the very young children of Birdwell Island.
Then Came Bob: Vaz babysits a cute, but not very well-behaved dog that Dr. Dihn recently acquired from the dog pound. This little mischief-maker is very good at getting into trouble – and causing Clifford to get the blame. Several people think Clifford has suddenly developed some very bad habits – but Emily Elizabeth never doubts her big dog for a minute. The truth about Bob finally comes out and Clifford receives apologies from all his doubters.