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 gentle stroll through town leads to leg kicking and bottom shaking as Claude dances his way into the theatre and straight into the spotlight!

'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

Here comes Claude: an utterly adorable new young fiction character from talented young author/illustrator, Alex T. Smith. Book Club 2011.

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
Little ones will be high-kicking long after the last page is turned; a glittering triumph. * Little London Magazine *
A wonderful creation for newly independent readers. * The Bookseller *
Claude is taking to the stage and that can only mean mayhem! Little ones will be high-kicking long after the last page is turned; a glittering triumph * Little London Magazine *
A treat for new readers. * Peters Gazette *
Comic talent not just for writing a good story but also illustrating it in a fitting but hilarious style. * Books For Keeps *
I loved everything about this book. * Bookbag *
A perfect series for new readers. * Parents In Touch *
This is a fantastic series that is sure to capture the attention of any reader with its funny and engaging story. * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *
A lovely, silly story and once again the well written words and delightful illustrations go together beautifully. * Bookbag *
Alex T. Smith is a rising star in children's books. The text is ideal for early readers, combining simple language with humour and page-turning entertainment. It is his skill in creating drama out of bright comedy that makes the book such a compulsive read. * Books For Keeps *
Quirky illustrations and plenty of humour. * Metro *
Sharp, knowing and sophisticated: a total delight. * Irish Times *
Illustrated throughout in a quirky, elegant, 1950s style, in a distinctive palette of red, white and black. Smith's off-the-wall humour and sense of fun will keep both children and their parents entertained from beginning to end. An utterly charming book for emerging readers. * Booktrust *



Book Information
ISBN 9781444909296
Author Alex T. Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 180mm * 128mm * 10mm