Name: Claude on the Slopes
ISBN: 9781561459230

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Snow-Day Nonsense

A quirky, warmly comic early chapter book pairs snowy escapades with two-color illustrations.

Come here for

A dog and his sock puppet sidekick on the ski slopes
Playful snowballs, skiing, and snow-sculpture mischief

Expect

Surreal humor and a dash of winter peril
Two-color illustrations throughout

Book Details

Authors: Alex T. Smith
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: October 4, 2016
Format: Paperback
Theme: Dog Stories · Winter Sports
Reading lane: Dog Stories

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Publisher Categories

Dog Stories
Funny Stories
Early Readers

About This Book

When Mr. and Mrs. Shineyshoes leave for the day, their dog Claude and his sock puppet sidekick, Sir Bobblysock, hit the slopes. From Alex T. Smith's hilariously illustrated early chapter book series. Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock go to the Snowy Mountains to swish down the powdery slopes. They throw snowballs, learn to ski, and enter a snow-sculpture contest. But when an avalanche threatens their winter wonderland, Claude must come to the rescue. What a wonderful...

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When Mr. and Mrs. Shineyshoes leave for the day, their dog Claude and his sock puppet sidekick, Sir Bobblysock, hit the slopes. From Alex T. Smith's hilariously illustrated early chapter book series. Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock go to the Snowy Mountains to swish down the powdery slopes. They throw snowballs, learn to ski, and enter a snow-sculpture contest. But when an avalanche threatens their winter wonderland, Claude must come to the rescue. What a wonderful day! Quirky, delightfully odd, and positively surreal, Alex T. Smith's beloved Claude series promises fits of giggles for readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Two-color illustrations throughout.