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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 )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 )The author is a comparitive newcomer to children's books; on this evidence, he should go far.
(Independent on Sunday )Readers will be excitedly turning the pages.
(Red House Children's Book Award )Product Description
Claude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life!
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. The have tea in a cafe, go shopping and visit a museum. It is all very normal until... Claude accidentally foils a robbery and becomes the local hero!
Claude in the City has also been selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club 2011. (20110202)
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. The have tea in a cafe, go shopping and visit a museum. It is all very normal until... Claude accidentally foils a robbery and becomes the local hero!
Claude in the City has also been selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club 2011. (20110202)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're feeling faint,you may have 'eleven-o'clock-itis'. What you need: ' a nice cup of tea & a sit down' p84 'Claude in the City'. I LOVE this book. I first 'found' @Alex_T_Smith on twitter, laughed at his tweets and followed the links to his blog where I was blown away by his brilliant, funny, warm illustrations. I was really looking forward to 'Claude in the City' and wasn't disappointed.
This is a gorgeous book. It was a huge hit with my children, aged 11, 12 and nearly 15, because of the wit of the illustrations and the cheeky jokes (Dr. Achinbum and the picture of the statue of a bottom come to mind), yet it is sweet and gentle enough to be read to little ones. The delightful partnership of a small, plump dog wearing a beret and his best friend, Sir Bobblysock (grubby and smelling a bit like cheese) gives us a book full of humour and wit - look out for the funny details in the background illustrations and gentle authorial jokes throughout the text. I am nearly 46, and have never before identified with a sock, but when, in the midst of a daring robbery by a delightfully buxom and cheerful lady Art thief, Sir Bobblysock felt 'sick with worry', I knew exactly what he was experiencing! Luckily for the sensitive reader, Claude saves the day, and he and Sir Bobblysock are carried home in triumph by the wonderful lady wrestlers, creations who, with the tatooed man embroidering in the doctor's surgery, or the lady and poodle both covered in pink spots, epitomise Alex T Smith's wonderfully original characters! Recommended for ALL AGES!
This is a gorgeous book. It was a huge hit with my children, aged 11, 12 and nearly 15, because of the wit of the illustrations and the cheeky jokes (Dr. Achinbum and the picture of the statue of a bottom come to mind), yet it is sweet and gentle enough to be read to little ones. The delightful partnership of a small, plump dog wearing a beret and his best friend, Sir Bobblysock (grubby and smelling a bit like cheese) gives us a book full of humour and wit - look out for the funny details in the background illustrations and gentle authorial jokes throughout the text. I am nearly 46, and have never before identified with a sock, but when, in the midst of a daring robbery by a delightfully buxom and cheerful lady Art thief, Sir Bobblysock felt 'sick with worry', I knew exactly what he was experiencing! Luckily for the sensitive reader, Claude saves the day, and he and Sir Bobblysock are carried home in triumph by the wonderful lady wrestlers, creations who, with the tatooed man embroidering in the doctor's surgery, or the lady and poodle both covered in pink spots, epitomise Alex T Smith's wonderfully original characters! Recommended for ALL AGES!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hooray!! I have finally found a book which appeals to my 7 year old son. He is a reasonably competent reader, but getting him to actually read a book has always been a struggle. I bought this along with a selection of other books and he picked it out saying it 'looked good'. We started reading it at bedtime and he didn't want to stop. He carried on reading after I had gone down stairs and then finished the entire 94 pages off at the breakfast table the next morning! It suited his ability perfectly with some tricky words but he was able to read the majority unaided, thus boosting his confidence and allowing him to properly follow the story. The quirkiness of the story and the characters appealed to him (and me) and the illustrations were fun to study.
We can't wait for the next Claude book to come out in the summer and have pre-ordered it. In the meantime I suspect that Claude in the City will be read over and over again. Well done and thank you Alex T Smith!
We can't wait for the next Claude book to come out in the summer and have pre-ordered it. In the meantime I suspect that Claude in the City will be read over and over again. Well done and thank you Alex T Smith!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my daughter who is 5. She loves it and it has been re-read many many times! The story line is slightly bonkers, somewhat quirky which adds to the appeal. A great book for the transition to chapter books as it has lots of fantastic illustration and is VERY funny. Gutted there is only one so far in the series but have just spotted Claude on holiday is coming soon. Hurrah
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At last!
I'm thrilled to have found this book. My 9 year old dyslexic son is such a reluctant reader and it's so rare to find anything that he actually wants to read by himself. Read more
Published 10 months ago by leekandpotato
So many giggles!
I have struggled to find books to appeal to my 6 year old son as we move away from the short picture books. Read more
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