Claude on Holiday

Name: Claude on Holiday
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780340999011
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Alex T. Smith

Series: Claude

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Claude on Holiday by Alex T. Smith is a delightful children's book featuring Claude, an adventurous dog, and his sidekick, Sir Bobblysock. In this charming tale, Claude and Sir Bobblysock head to the seaside for a holiday, where they find themselves embroiled in a lively mix of beachside antics, unexpected excitement, and new friendships. It's the perfect summer escapade full of humour and surprises.
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Claude on Holiday

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun and adventurous story featuring an adorable dog with a knack for getting into entertaining escapades. It may appeal to young readers who love humorous stories infused with lively illustrations and imaginative tales full of holiday fun.

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Claude is no ordinary dog - he leads an extraordinary life!

Sir Bobblysock and Claude go on holiday for the very first time. They build sandcastles, eat ice cream and sunbathe. It is all very normal until... Claude meets pirates and discovers treasure!

Claude was selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club and shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.

Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The Times.

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Claude on Holiday

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Claude on Holiday is praised for its charming and visually appealing design. Reviewers find it to be an amusing series filled with unique characters and playful illustrations. Its whimsical and entertaining nature makes it a delightful read, ideal for attracting a broad audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340999011

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: 2-colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 96

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Alex T. Smith Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Claude

About the Author

After briefly considering careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, Alex T. Smith finally decided to become an illustrator. In 2006 he graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration.

For such a young newcomer, Alex has already achieved great things. His first fiction series - Claude - has been selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club 2011 and Bella and Monty recently won the Dundee Award.

Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero (Scholastic) was the first picturebook Alex illustrated and it won the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, and was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal in 2009. Alex was also shortlisted for The Best Emerging Illustrator by The Book Trust in 2008. He has since written and illustrated his own picture books including Egg (Hodder), Bella & Monty (Hodder), Home (Scholastic).

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