Claude in the City

Review

Watch out for this new kid on children’s books block, you’ll be won over! (Librarymice.com)

This book is jam-packed with red and black illustrations that bring Claude’s world to life. And once you’ve peeked into Claude’s world, you can definitely wish to read more books in the series (The List)

I loved everything about this book. (Bookbag)

A treat for new readers. (Peters Gazette)

The writer is a comparitive newcomer to children’s books; on this evidence, he will have to go far. (Independent on Sunday)

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)

Funny, detailed illustrations. (Mumsense)

colourful and lively illustrations which add immensely to the fun. (Carousel)

Another great talent… a sparing style is the perfect medium for his humorous tale. (Junior)

Book Description

The first adventure of Alex T. Smith’s unforgettable canine hero, Claude. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior!

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Meet Claude – the peculiar dog with an unusual life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior with 52 episodes.When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides what adventure he wants to have that day. Today he and Sir Bobblysock go to the city for the very first time. They have tea in a café, go on a spree and visit a museum. It is all very normal until … Claude by chance foils a robbery and becomes the local hero!The first book in this hilarious bestselling series – perfect for new readers and also great for sharing!Praise for the Claude series:’Illustrated with humour and elegance’ The Times’With quirky illustrations and quite a few humour’ MetroClaude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014.Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith