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Santa Claude

Alex T. Smith, Author

Paperback

Series: Claude

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: October 5, 2017

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781444919615

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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

Claude and Sir Bobblysock think they’ve caught a burglar coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. They clap on the handcuffs and turn on the lights. Oh no! It isn’t a burglar – it’s none other than Santa Claus himself! Now the key for the handcuffs is lost and it’s up to our two heroes to deliver all the presents before midnight …

‘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

Reviews

Hurrah, Claude's back and he and Sir Bobblysock are getting into the festive spirit

WRD About Books

With plenty of panache, puns and Christmassy fun, this festive adventure from everyone's favourite beret-wearing dog is a perfect addition to your Claude collection

Book Trust

I liked this book because it is a very funny story and the author has used a lot of imagination

Primary Times

The Claude books by Alex T. Smith...are consistently engaging and zany

Irish Times

A beautifully designed hardback

Scottish Daily Express

We've been won over again by Alex T Smith's offbeat canine, Claude, who has returned in his most festive escapade yet

Bath Life

Full of warm, red and white illustrations and plenty of laughs, Santa Claude will no doubt become a children's Christmas classic

Belfast Telegraph

With plenty of panache, puns and Christmassy fun, this festive adventure from everyone's favourite beret-wearing dog is a perfect addition to your Claude collection - or a brilliant introduction to Waggy Avenue

Bookwitch

A calamity occurs as Claude mistakes Santa for a burglar. In an attempt to save Christmas, Clause sets about delivering the presents himself

Little London Magazine

Oh Claude, you've done it again!

Sunday Independent

As with all of Alex T. Smith's charming tales, there's a sackful of mishaps along the way, before Claude once again saves the day. Full of warm, read and white illustrations and plenty of laughs, Santa Claude will no doubt become a children's Christmas classic

Eastern Daily Press

With lots of action, this is an exciting read, and funny throughout both for children and adults. The Claude books are nicely versatile, as they're great to read aloud, but also fun to sneak off with and just read alone, or even just look at the pictures if you want to. Perfect for snowy evenings, cosy bedtimes and, of course, Christmas Eve!

The Bookbag

Alex T. Smith

Author-illustrator Alex T. Smith is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Claude series, which is published in 20 languages worldwide, and is now on TV. Alex’s newest series is the critically acclaimed and well-loved Mr Penguin. Alex has won the UKLA Picture Book Award, the Children’s Book of the World Illustration Award and the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award, and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Award. He has also been the official World Book Day illustrator.