Come with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of his very own TV show!

'Illustrated with humour and elegance ...' The Sunday Times

A walk in the park leads to a walk on a tightrope when Claude joins a circus, throws custard pies, and becomes the star of the show.

'For emerging readers I recommend the Claude books' Irish Sunday Independent

Catch up with ten terrific years of Claude! Read on with:

Claude on Holiday
Claude in the City
Claude at the Circus
Claude in the Country
Claude in the Spotlight
Claude on the Slopes
Claude Lights! Camera! Action!
Claude Going for Gold
Santa Claude
Claude Adventures
Claude All At Sea
Claude at the Palace

Claude Doodle Book
Claude: All About Keith
Claude Snazzy Dress-Up Sticker Book
Claude: Anyone for Strawberries?
Claude Ever-So-Summery Sticker Book

Come one, come all for this extraordinary fiction debut for both Alex T Smith and his unforgettable hero, Claude.

About the Author
Author-illustrator Alex T. Smith is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Claude series, which is published in 20 languages worldwide, and is now on TV. Alex's newest series is the critically acclaimed and well-loved Mr Penguin. Alex has won the UKLA Picture Book Award, the Children's Book of the World Illustration Award and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award. He has also been the official World Book Day illustrator.

Reviews
Watch out for this new kid on children's books block, you will be won over! * Librarymice.com *
I loved everything about this book. * Bookbag *
A treat for new readers. * Peters Gazette *
Claude's gentle adventures and Alex T. Smith's irresistible illustrations make this a great book to share with children. * ABC Magazine *
Comic talent not just for writing a good story but also illustrating it in a fitting but hilarious style. * Books For Keeps *
A wonderful creation for newly independent readers. * The Bookseller *
Perfect for newly developing readers and great to share. * Primary Times *
Smith's beret-sporting pooch, Claude, is back on hapless and hilarious form in Claude At The Circus. * Junior *
Illustrated with humour and elegance on every page. * Sunday Times *
Another witty and entertaining story, with humour that will appeal to both adults and children - lovely stories to read aloud and share. Quirky and amusing, I think these books are perfect as the next step on from picture books. * parentsintouch.co.uk *


Awards
Long-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013.



Book Information
ISBN 9780340999035
Author Alex T. Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 190g
Dimensions(mm) 182mm * 139mm * 9mm