Claude in the City

Author Alex T. Smith
Narrator Simon Callow
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Run Time 18 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Picture books: character books, Picture storybooks.

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What to expect

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!

(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books

Critics Review

Watch out for this new kid on children’s books block, you will 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’ll definitely want to read more books in the series

The List

I loved everything about this book.

Bookbag

A treat for new readers.

Peters Gazette

The author is a comparitive newcomer to children’s books; on this evidence, he should 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

Readers will be excitedly turning the pages.

Red House Children's Book Award

Charming and gentle stories, these are a refreshing change from some of the formulaic series around. These are great books for reluctant readers – the stories are amusing, there is plenty happening, passages are short and the pictures are attractive and informative.

parentsintouch.co.uk

I liked all the pictures, there are lots of them and they are colourful and funny. I would give this book ten out of ten. I am reading some of the other Claude books now too.
Lloyd 8, Wells Bookworms

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