{"title":"Alex T. Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"claude-best-in-show-world-book-day-2019-alex-t-smith-paperback","title":"Claude Best in Show: World Book Day 2019 by Alex T. Smith - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781444949483\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 5-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClaude Best in Show is a special World Book Day 2019 mini-adventure starring Alex T. Smith's beloved canine hero. Perfect for newly independent readers, this short, funny story follows Claude and his sidekick Sir Bobblysock as they scheme their way into the Great Waggy Avenue Dog Show. Playful illustrations and warm humour make it an ideal first chapter book, encouraging reading for pleasure in a compact, pocket-money-friendly paperback that's brilliant value for classrooms, libraries and family bookshelves alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Claude - the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. In this exclusive World Book Day 2019 title, the Great Waggy Avenue Dog Show is on, and there are medals galore to be won. Claude nearly wags his tail off with excitement, and Sir Bobblysock's bobbles tingle too - if only they knew a dog so the pair could take part. Ever resourceful, Claude hatches a cunning plan, dressing Sir Bobblysock up as a dog named \"Butch\" so they can enter the competition together. What follows is classic Claude comedy, full of gentle mischief and warm, wry humour that has made the series a firm favourite in UK homes and schools. Alex T. Smith's clean illustrations sit alongside short, punchy chapters, making this an accessible read for children moving from picture books into their first chapter books. Originally published at just £1 for World Book Day, this specially commissioned short story captures the charm of the full-length Claude novels in miniature - a lovely introduction for new fans and a fun treat for children who already adore Claude and Sir Bobblysock from the wider series or TV adaptation. Whether read alone, shared at bedtime, or used in guided reading, it delivers laughs and warmth that keep young readers engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, funny chapters ideal for building reading confidence and stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming black-and-white illustrations throughout support comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format is light and durable for school bags and travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures fan-favourite characters Claude and Sir Bobblysock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift or add-on for fans of the wider Claude book series and TV show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages independent reading with an accessible, playful storyline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlex T. 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Smith. Across a museum mystery, a snowy fortress, a luxury cruise and a desert tomb, the pair solve secret codes, dodge ferocious beasts and never miss a fish finger sandwich along the way. Highly illustrated and packed with slapstick humour, this box set is a brilliant introduction to independent reading for confident young fans of mystery and mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection brings together all four Mr Penguin adventures in one giftable paperback bundle. In \u003cem\u003eMr Penguin and the Lost Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e, a call from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects sends the desk-bound detective and Colin underground to track down missing treasure. 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Bursting with charm, wit and instantly recognisable illustrations, this bestselling collection is a firm favourite for building reading confidence and delivering giggles in equal measure for children aged 5 to 9, making it a brilliant gift for any young bookworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach story in this delightful set follows the same winning formula: Mr and Mrs Shinyshoes leave for the day, believing their dog Claude is safely napping at home, when in fact he and Sir Bobblysock are off on another marvellously silly escapade. In Claude in the City, an ordinary stroll turns into a bumbling crime-busting caper, while Claude on Holiday sees a seaside trip unearth pirate treasure. Claude at the Circus throws our hero into the big top spotlight, and Claude in the Country swaps city streets for muddy farmyard antics. 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