Claude All at Sea - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1444903675 ISBN 13: 9781444903676

Publisher: Hodder Childrens Books, 2016

Synopsis

The first picture book starring the delightful canine Claude, following the much-loved fiction series. Perfect for Claude's youngest fans. Meet Claude - the extraordinary dog with an extraordinary life! Whether he's soaking up cafe culture in the city or taking some time out on the beach, wherever he goes, all sorts of wacky adventures befall him. Are you ready for a rollicking seafaring adventure? In true Claude style, the fearless canine swooshes out of the house via the bathtub. Out at sea and joined by trusted companion, Sir Bobblysock, Claude meets mermaids, dolphins, Captain Poopdeck, and an enormous, ferocious sea monster called Nigel! Can Claude save them all from the monster? Claude was selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is soon to be a TV star on Disney Junior in 2017. Alex T. Smith is a World Book Day Illustrator. Praise for Claude: 'Illustrated with humour and elegance.' Sunday Times 'Quirky illustrations with plenty of humour.' The Metro Follow Alex at http: //alextsmith.blogspot.co.uk and https: //twitter.com/Alex_T_Smith

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About the Author

Author-illustrator Alex T. Smith is the award-winning creator of the bestsellingClaudeseries, which is published in 16 languages worldwide, and begins airing as a TV show on Disney Junior in 2018. Alex's newest series,Mr Penguin, launched in 2017, to widespread praise. Alex's quirky, witty writing and illustrations are instantly recognisable, critically-acclaimed and as popular with adults as children. Alex is also widely-praised for his work illustrating children's classics: he won Children's Book of the World Illustration Award 2016 for his illustrations in a new edition of Dodie Smith'sThe Hundred and One Dalmatians; he has created new art for books by Enid Blyton, Eva Ibbotson and Richmal Crompton. Alex has collaborated with Watership Down author Richard Adams on his last book,Egg Box Dragon, as well as David Almond, and Juno Dawson. Alex has won the UKLA Picture Book Award and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award. He was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014.

Review

Alex T Smith's latest creation is a perfect combination of words and pictures, which make an engaging, inventive and humorous caper * Inis * This is a great introduction for a younger audience to the 'Claude' series and will have little ones laughing out loud. * School Librarian * Claude is a delightful character whose resourcefulness and joie de vivre will appeal to both youngsters and adults. Clever use of colour and typography brings the story and its characters to life, and offers plenty of opportunity for noisy interaction. * Book Trust * A real corker ... writer-illustrator Smith carefully introduces little children to new words and sounds (whoosh) and fired their imaginations with a surprisingly friendly sea monster ... I particularly liked the hat and bow tie that Nigel wears * Belfast Telegraph * I loved it -- Helen Hewett * Cotswold Life * With irreverent humour and engaging illustrations, this is perfect to be read out loud and will appeal to anyone who wants to go on a secret escapade! * South Wales Evening Post * This is Claude's first outing in a picture book, and it's a real corker ... writer-illustrator Smith carefully introduces little children to new words and sounds, and fires their imaginations with a surprisingly friendly sea monster * Press & Journal * With wonderful humour and brilliant illustrations, this is a joy of a book. * Parents In Touch * For emerging readers I recommend the Claude books by Alex T. Smith...with easy-to-follow text, a playful layout and humorous illustrations * Sunday Independent * For a child who loves a good laugh, Claude All At Sea is a sweet, funny, colourfully illustrated story * The Irish Independent * Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant fun; every spread brims over with visual and verbal delights. If you enjoy quirky; don't miss this one ... Actually, just don't miss it. * Red Reading Hub *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1444903675
• ISBN 13: 9781444903676
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32