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Title: Claude on the Slopes
Author: Alex T Smith
Narrator: Simon Callow
Format: Unabridged
Length: 18 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-05-17
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
In this latest adventure, on a winter's day, Claude goes from throwing snowballs and making snowmen to causing an all-out avalanche!
Members Reviews:
Claude & Sir Bobbysock escape to adventure on the slopes
We're visiting Claude again. Claude is from the United Kingdom (England) or France or somewhere thereabout. Claude is a dog and lives with his people and Sir Bobbysock. Claude and his friend and companion, Sir Bobbysock, like to gad about when his people are not present and this time the slopes have a covering of snow and that is where Claudel goes - The Slopes.
As an early reader "chapter book," the Claude series brings delightfully simple line drawings, sparingly colored with bright red and blues and a storyline complete with innuendoes that the adults will relish that is both elementary and sophisticated.
Elementary children will identify with a visit to the library and reminder to use their"indoor voice." And then the delight one feels when they encounter first snow! Discovery of snow and the fun it brings to life was a joy to Claude.
Claude wears a magical beret and it provides lots of goodies and helpful items along the way. Again, Alex T. Smith has brought a delightful book for young readers. Parents (and kiddies) who build home libraries will want to get the entire series. I encourage school and public libraries to add these to their shelves for young readers to enjoy.
I received a complimental
Claude and Sir Bobbysock Are Winners
Claude On The Slopes by Alex T. Smith was a very cute book. Claude and his best friend, Sir Bobbysock, are looking for adventure and Claude finds it on the snowy slopes. Sir Bobbysock found his adventure entering a snowman building contest. Claude and Sir Bobbysock also learn about an avalanche the hard way.
I liked that this book used words that children might not know, because this offers a teaching experience. I also liked the fact that the "inside voice" theme had an important part in the book. Who hasn't told their child to use an "inside voice". There were lessons to be learned. There was also humor and adventure found within the book. My four year old granddaughter was giggling throughout the story. The illustrations were simple but adorable.
I'm happy to see there are other Claude books to read. I'll have to get these for my granddaughter. If you're looking for a cute book to read to the children in your life, this is a great choice.
Let's Hit the Slopes
Claude has a certain wide-eyed innocent appeal without being foolish or simple. He is adventurous and alert. He is brave and resourceful. There is a touch of "the innocent abroad", but he is not a bumbling character. He usually starts each new adventure as an inexperienced amateur, but then he always learns a lot before heading home for a bit of a rest.
In this volume Claude is feeling "boisterous", even after his previous day's noisy adventure at the library, so he and his best friend Sir Bobblysock are off to the ski slopes. They have a number of gentle, amusing adventures that involve snowball fights, sledding on tea trays, building a snow man, learning to ski, and being introduced to avalanches and mountain rescue . Between the drawings, (which are charming and expressive), and the narration, (which is clear but not patronizing), you get a story that is engaging and fun.