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

"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

"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

"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