Claude by Alex T. Smith Rather Smashing Adventures 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Claude in the City
Claude on Holiday
Claude at the Circus
Claude in the Country
Claude in the Spotlight
Claude on the Slopes
Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!
Claude Going for Gold!
Santa Claude
Claude At The Palace

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781444986433
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: 5-9 years

Overview:
Meet Claude, the small but supremely stylish dog with a big appetite for adventure, in this joyful 10-book paperback box set from award-winning author-illustrator Alex T. Smith. Alongside his loyal friend Sir Bobblysock, Claude slips out of the house each day and stumbles into wonderfully daft escapades, from the circus ring to snowy slopes and beyond. 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.

About the Books:
Each 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. Stage fright becomes stardom in Claude in the Spotlight, snowy chaos ensues in Claude on the Slopes, and film-set frenzy unfolds in Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!. Sports day mishaps power Claude Going for Gold!, festive mischief fills Santa Claude with seasonal cheer, and royal responsibilities await in Claude At The Palace. Alex T. Smith's distinctive, colour-pop illustrations and short, punchy chapters make these stories ideal for newly confident readers who want real narrative substance without overwhelming text density. The gentle humour, dependable structure and lovable, slightly ridiculous hero have made Claude a much-loved staple of British children's bookshelves, encouraging independent reading while remaining brilliant fun to share aloud at bedtime with the whole family, and each title works perfectly as a standalone read or enjoyed together as a full set.

Key Benefits:

• A complete 10-book collection offering great value and hours of independent reading for early chapter book readers.
• Witty, character-driven stories from a multi-award-winning author-illustrator, ideal for building reading stamina and confidence.
• Consistent, easy-to-follow format across all titles makes Claude perfect for children moving on from picture books.
• Charming full-colour illustrations throughout support comprehension and keep reluctant readers engaged.
• A wonderful gift set for birthdays, Christmas or as a reading milestone reward for ages 5-9.

About the Author:
Alex T. Smith is an acclaimed British author and illustrator known for his distinctive, playful art style and warm, funny storytelling. Best known for creating Claude, he has also written and illustrated numerous other beloved children's titles, earning wide recognition for his contribution to children's literature. His work is celebrated for combining sharp humour with heart, and his illustrations bring an instantly recognisable visual identity to every Claude adventure, making his books firm favourites in homes, schools and libraries across the UK and beyond, where Claude remains one of the most requested characters among young readers.

Why You'll Love This Collection:
With ten complete adventures in one giftable set, young readers enjoy endless laughs, gentle life lessons and a lovable, slightly ridiculous canine hero to root for, all wrapped up in a brilliantly durable paperback box set destined to become a treasured favourite on any child's bookshelf for years to come.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly depending on print run, but all books are the current UK paperback edition as shown, matching the ISBN listed.