Claude in the City

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.

Alex graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration. Alex's first picture book won the Coventry Inspiration Award, and was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal in 2009. Alex was also shortlisted for The Best Emerging Illustrator Award by Booktrust in 2008.

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