Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, but finally decided to become an illustrator. He graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration. Alex lives in England. Alex T. Smith briefly considered careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, but finally decided to become an illustrator. He graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration. Alex lives in England.
"Claude and his sidekick, a sock named Sir Bobblysock, prove to be
foundations of good cheer and sweet humor...There's much to love in
this resurrection of the cheerful city chronicle of the
'60s..."
"The tiny trim size and duo-tone artwork, all shades of black,
grey, red, and pink, give this UK import a distinctly retro feel,
and Claude-mostly head and snout-is an amiable, unintentional
hero... It's cool and hipfeeling and, at times, quite funny. Kids
who dig quirky Claude will await his next adventures."
"While there are no comics or superheroes, some of the wordplay
(the doctor's name is Ivan Achinbum) as well as the display of
underwear (both men's and women's) in numerous illustrations may
remind readers of the perennially popular Captain Underpants
series."
"With quirky illustrations and goofy humor, Claude's adventures
will be catnip to 7- to 11-year-olds who like to laugh."
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