Claude Best in Show: World Book Day 2019 by Alex T. Smith - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781444949483. Publisher: Hodder Children's Books. Age Range: 5-7 years. Overview. Claude 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.. About the Book. Meet 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...