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Claude in the Country
Series: Claude
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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!
Here comes Claude: an utterly adorable new young fiction character from talented young author/illustrator, Alex T. Smith.
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Claude in the City was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2012 and the Richard and Judy Book Club 2011. This is the fourth title in the series.
A quiet walk in the country turns into a busy day on the farm when Claude ends up mucking out the pigs, feeding the chickens, and lassoing a fearsome bull!
An hilarious series for new readers and also great for sharing. There are two new books to come - Claude in the Spotlight (April 13) and Claude on the Slopes (Oct 13).
Series: Claude
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Claude At Christmas
Come with Claude on three classic wintery adventures . . . Join Claude and Sir Bobblysock as they encounter accidental avalanches, a bottom-shaking showstopper, and a bearded burglar who turns out to be Santa Claus. A delight for young readers - Telegraph A collection of three favourite waggy tales, Claude on the Slopes, Claude in the Spotlight, and Santa Claude...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude on Holiday
Claude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life! Sir Bobblysock and Claude go on holiday for the very first time. They build sandcastles, eat ice cream and sunbathe. It is all very normal until... Claude meets pirates and discovers treasure! Claude was selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club and shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude at the Palace
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 Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude in the City
Claude in the City is a delightful tale of a very special dog named Claude who leads an extraordinary life. When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides which adventure he wants to embark on that day. Today, he and Sir Bobblysock venture to the city for the very first time. They enjoy tea in a café,...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude in the Country
Claude in the City was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2012 and the Richard and Judy Book Club 2011. This is the fourth title in the series. A quiet walk in the country turns into a busy day on the farm when Claude ends up mucking out the pigs, feeding the chickens, and lassoing a fearsome bull! An...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude in the Spotlight
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! There are two new books to come - Claude in the Country and Claude on the Slopes. Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The TimesPaperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!
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 Claude discovers a film set right in his very own town! When the two lead actors...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude Going for Gold!
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 Claude and Sir Bobblysock are excited to discover a Stonking Great Big Sports Day at their local...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude on the Slopes
In this latest adventure, on a winter's day, Claude on the Slopes, Claude goes from throwing snowballs and making snowmen to causing an all-out avalanche! Claude was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and the Richard and Judy Book Club. Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The TimesPaperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude at the Circus
A walk in the park leads to a walk on a tightrope when Claude at the Circus joins a circus, throws custard pies, and becomes the star of the show! Funny and exciting stories from a bright, young newcomer.Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Santa Claude
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 Claude and Sir Bobblysock think they've caught a burglar coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve....Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-orderClaude On His Holidays
Come with Claude on three classic summer-themed adventures . . . Join Claude and Sir Bobblysock as they XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX and XXXXXXXXXX. A delight for young readers – Telegraph A collection of three favourite waggy tales, Claude XXXXX, Claude XXXXXXX and Claude XXXXXX - perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page.Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableOut 13 Oct 2026Pre-order
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Claude in the Country by Alex T. Smith is praised for its appeal to newly independent readers, offering both engaging storytelling and humorous illustrations. The book's quirky charm and endearing character make it enjoyable for children and adults alike, with its blend of style and fun perfectly suited to young readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444909289
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 October 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Illustration: 2-colour
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 191g
Pages: 96
About the Author
After briefly considering careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, Alex T. Smith finally decided to become an illustrator. In 2006 he graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration.
For such a young newcomer, Alex has already achieved great things. His first fiction series - Claude - has been selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club 2011 and Bella and Monty recently won the Dundee Award.Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero (Scholastic) was the first picturebook Alex illustrated and it won the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, and was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal in 2009. Alex was also shortlisted for The Best Emerging Illustrator by The Book Trust in 2008. He has since written and illustrated his own picture books including Egg (Hodder), Bella & Monty (Hodder), Home (Scholastic).Also by Alex T. Smith
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Claude At Christmas
Come with Claude on three classic wintery adventures . . . Join Claude and Sir Bobblysock as they encounter accidental avalanches, a bottom-shaking showstopper, and a bearded burglar who turns out to be Santa Claus. A delight for young readers - Telegraph A collection of three favourite waggy tales, Claude on the Slopes, Claude in the Spotlight, and Santa Claude...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure
From the international bestselling creator of Claude, comes a brand new hero - Mr Penguin, adventurer and penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery, and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design. It has been weeks since Mr Penguin's last adventure and he's been...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Murder! By Narwhal!
From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out. When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude on Holiday
Claude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life! Sir Bobblysock and Claude go on holiday for the very first time. They build sandcastles, eat ice cream and sunbathe. It is all very normal until... Claude meets pirates and discovers treasure! Claude was selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club and shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude at the Palace
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 Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude in the City
Claude in the City is a delightful tale of a very special dog named Claude who leads an extraordinary life. When Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes set off for work, Claude decides which adventure he wants to embark on that day. Today, he and Sir Bobblysock venture to the city for the very first time. They enjoy tea in a café,...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude in the Spotlight
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! There are two new books to come - Claude in the Country and Claude on the Slopes. Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The TimesPaperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!
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 Claude discovers a film set right in his very own town! When the two lead actors...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude Going for Gold!
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 Claude and Sir Bobblysock are excited to discover a Stonking Great Big Sports Day at their local...Paperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Claude on the Slopes
In this latest adventure, on a winter's day, Claude on the Slopes, Claude goes from throwing snowballs and making snowmen to causing an all-out avalanche! Claude was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and the Richard and Judy Book Club. Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The TimesPaperback$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise
From the international bestselling creator of CLAUDE comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn't like water, and he can't swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board – and anyway, Mr Penguin...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets
From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress?...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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