Claude in the Country

Come with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of his very own TV show!

'Illustrated with humour and elegance ...' The Sunday Times

A quiet nature walk in the country turns into a busy day on the farm when Claude ends up mucking out the pigs, feeding the chickens, and lassoing a fearsome bull!

'For emerging readers I recommend the Claude books' Irish Sunday Independent

Catch up with ten terrific years of Claude! Read on with:

Claude on Holiday
Claude in the City
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 Adventures
Claude All At Sea
Claude at the Palace

Claude Doodle Book
Claude: All About Keith
Claude Snazzy Dress-Up Sticker Book
Claude: Anyone for Strawberries?
Claude Ever-So-Summery Sticker Book

Review: A wonderful creation for newly independent readers. * The Bookseller *
A treat for new readers. * Peters Gazette *
Comic talent not just for writing a good story but also illustrating it in a fitting but hilarious style. * Books For Keeps *
I loved everything about this book. * Bookbag *
A wonderful creation for newly independent readers. * indie bound Christmas Books *
Thank goodness Alex T Smith is doing such a grand job of continuing to feed my Claude habit. I do like to steal the Claude stories away from my daughter and curl up to read them myself as they always cheer me up. Smith has great style in his artwork, and a real sense of fun, and he matches it perfectly with the cleverly crafted stories. * * * * * * Bookbag *
Delightfully witty... beautifully-judged text with enormously appealing illustrations. * Ham & High *
Another Claude book - wonderful! Excellent for newly confident young readers... beautifully produced too. * parentsintouch.co.uk *
Quirky illustrations and a truly endearing central character make this a winner for both children and parents. * World Book Day *
Children and adults will love Claude's exploration of the countryside... a hilarious addition to this stylish series. Claude really is the cream of the crop for younger readers. * We Love This Book *
There is no relenting in the quality of this series. There is absolutely nothing to dislike about the Claude series, nothing. * Library Mice *
Quintessentially British humour from writer/illustrator Smith... whimsical and charming. * Financial Times *
An out-and-out winner this. * Daily Telegraph *
Innovative illustrations... Claude's surreal adventures are both amusing and fun to read, having great appeal for newly confident readers. * Books for Keeps *
A lively read, with images in a stylish retro palette of black, white and red. * Junior *
Cleverly mixing the everyday and the surreal. * Carousel *
Highly lovable... Claude is a rather extraordinary little dog who appeals to this age range immensely. * Rascals of London *
Brilliant... much-loved... extraordinary. Great for sharing and with a highly lovable character. This lively read will get both children and adults chuckling. * Red House Children's Book Award *