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See the Claude books by Alex T. Smith in order, with short summaries, series background, and an easy guide to where new readers should begin.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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Claude books in publication order

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19 books

1

Claude In The City

by Alex T Smith

2011

When Mr. and Mrs. Shinyshoes go to work, Claude and Sir Bobblysock visit the city for the first time. Shopping, a museum, a robbery, and a hospital rescue make it a very full day.

2

Claude on Holiday

by Alex T Smith

2011

Claude and Sir Bobblysock take their first holiday at the beach, where they expect sandcastles and ice cream. Instead, they meet pirates, find treasure, and discover that Claude cannot avoid an adventure for long.

3

Claude at the Circus

by Alex T Smith

2012

After rescuing a runaway baby carriage, Claude and Sir Bobblysock are invited to the circus. A few accidents with the equipment leave them with only one choice, they must help put on the show.

4

Claude in the Spotlight

by Alex T Smith

2013

A stroll through town leads Claude and Sir Bobblysock into a theatre, where they discover dancing, costumes, and a chance to perform. Before long, Claude is under the spotlight and trying to save the show.

5

Claude on the Slopes

by Alex T Smith

2013

Claude and Sir Bobblysock visit the Snowy Mountains to ski, throw snowballs, and enter a snow-sculpture contest. When an avalanche threatens the fun, Claude must find a way to come to the rescue.

6

Claude at the Beach

by Alex T Smith

2014

Claude and Sir Bobblysock go on holiday at the beach, where they eat ice cream, build sandcastles, and sunbathe. Then sharks, pirates, and buried treasure make the trip much more exciting than planned.

7

Claude on the Big Screen

by Alex T Smith

2015

Claude and Sir Bobblysock find themselves drawn into the strange world of moviemaking. When the production needs help, their day behind the scenes becomes a comic turn in front of the cameras.

8

Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!

by Alex T Smith

2015

Claude discovers a film set on the other side of a fence, and a mishap leaves the stars unable to perform. With Sir Bobblysock beside him, Claude steps in to become a very unlikely movie hero.

9

Claude All At Sea

by Alex T Smith

2016

Claude and Sir Bobblysock head out on a nautical adventure where the sea brings more excitement than either expected. With their usual enthusiasm and little preparation, the pair face a day of watery mishaps and heroic possibilities.

10

Claude Going for Gold!

by Alex T Smith

2016

Claude and Sir Bobblysock enter a sports competition with high hopes and mixed athletic ability. When robbers steal the Gold Cup, Claude must find a way to turn a day of games into a real rescue.

11

Claude in the Country

by Alex T Smith

2016

A peaceful country walk sends Claude and Sir Bobblysock into a busy day on a farm. From feeding chickens to dealing with pigs and a fearsome bull, Claude finds that rural life is anything but quiet.

12

Santa Claude

by Alex T Smith

2016

Claude and Sir Bobblysock mistake Santa Claus for a burglar on Christmas Eve and handcuff him by accident. With the key missing, the two friends must deliver presents themselves before midnight arrives.

13

Claude Adventures

by Alex T Smith

2018

This collection brings together Claude and Sir Bobblysock’s funny outings, where a dog in a beret keeps stumbling into heroics. It is a lively introduction to the pair’s city trips, holidays, and everyday disasters.

14

All About Keith

by Alex T Smith

2019

Claude and Sir Bobblysock meet Keith, a lost duckling who needs help finding his mummy. Their search through Pawhaven becomes a warm, funny story about lending a paw when someone small needs a friend.

15

Claude Best in Show: World Book Day 2019

by Alex T Smith

2019

Claude and Sir Bobblysock return for a short World Book Day adventure packed with the pair’s usual cheerful confusion. A simple outing turns into another chance for Claude to help, improvise, and become the center of attention.

16

Camp Claude

by Alex T Smith

2020

Claude and Sir Bobblysock decide to camp in the back garden, expecting a simple night outdoors. Their little expedition soon becomes a brave encounter with wild beasties, proving that adventure can be only a few steps from home.

17

Claude Comic Capers

by Alex T Smith

2020

Claude and Sir Bobblysock star in four comic-strip adventures from Pawhaven. From a stolen jam tart to superhero work, police duties, and emergency nursing, Claude finds plenty of ways to make an ordinary day wonderfully chaotic.

18

Claude Dream Bun

by Alex T Smith

2020

Mr Lovelybuns needs help baking the biggest bun in history, and Claude and Sir Bobblysock are ready to lend a paw. The kitchen becomes a busy, floury place where one ambitious bake could get out of hand.

19

Claude at the Palace

by Alex T Smith

2021

A rainy walk lands Claude and Sir Bobblysock at the palace, where they unexpectedly become royal babysitters. Soon they are trying to keep the children tidy, rescue the Queen, and save a birthday celebration from complete disaster.

Claude books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Claude on Holiday"

    Claude on Holiday

    by Alex T Smith

    2011Claude, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Claude In The City"

    Claude In The City

    by Alex T Smith

    2011Claude, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Claude at the Circus"

    Claude at the Circus

    by Alex T Smith

    2012Claude, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Claude in the Spotlight"

    Claude in the Spotlight

    by Alex T Smith

    2013Claude, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Claude on the Slopes"

    Claude on the Slopes

    by Alex T Smith

    2013Claude, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Claude at the Beach"

    Claude at the Beach

    by Alex T Smith

    2014Claude, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!"

    Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!

    by Alex T Smith

    2015Claude, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Claude on the Big Screen"

    Claude on the Big Screen

    by Alex T Smith

    2015Claude, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Claude Going for Gold!"

    Claude Going for Gold!

    by Alex T Smith

    2016Claude, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Claude All At Sea"

    Claude All At Sea

    by Alex T Smith

    2016Claude, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Claude in the Country"

    Claude in the Country

    by Alex T Smith

    2016Claude, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Santa Claude"

    Santa Claude

    by Alex T Smith

    2016Claude, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Claude Adventures"

    Claude Adventures

    by Alex T Smith

    2018Claude, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "Claude Best in Show: World Book Day 2019"

    Claude Best in Show: World Book Day 2019

    by Alex T Smith

    2019Claude, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "All About Keith"

    All About Keith

    by Alex T Smith

    2019Claude, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "Claude Comic Capers"

    Claude Comic Capers

    by Alex T Smith

    2020Claude, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "Camp Claude"

    Camp Claude

    by Alex T Smith

    2020Claude, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Claude Dream Bun"

    Claude Dream Bun

    by Alex T Smith

    2020Claude, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "Claude at the Palace"

    Claude at the Palace

    by Alex T Smith

    2021Claude, Book 19

Series background & context

Claude is a small dog with a beret, a big imagination, and a talent for finding trouble before teatime. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. Shinyshoes, who think he spends their workdays quietly at home. They could not be more wrong.

Whenever the Shinyshoes leave, Claude puts on his beret, gathers his best friend Sir Bobblysock, and heads out. Sir Bobblysock is a sock, is very bobbly, and has strong opinions about nearly everything. Together, they visit the city, the beach, a circus, a farm, snowy mountains, theatres, film sets, palaces, and plenty of places that were supposed to be much less eventful.

The basic setup stays reassuringly familiar, but every book has its own small comic adventure. A day out can become a robbery chase. A walk in the country can turn into a farmyard rescue. A theatre visit can lead to a surprise dance performance. Claude is not trying to be a hero, but he usually ends up helping someone, often while wearing something ridiculous.

The books are written for children moving from picture books into short chapter books. The chapters are manageable, the stories are fast, and the illustrations appear throughout rather than being saved for a few pages at the beginning. That makes the series a friendly choice for independent readers who still like plenty to look at.

Pawhaven is a cheerful, slightly off-kilter world where ordinary rules bend just enough to make room for a sock sidekick, a dog in a beret, and adults who never quite notice what has happened while they were out. The humor is gentle and visual, with silly names, awkward misunderstandings, dramatic announcements, and background details that reward close attention.

Claude is brave when it counts, though he does not always look prepared.

The early books can be read in order, beginning with Claude in the City, which introduces Claude and Sir Bobblysock’s daily routine. After that, each adventure mostly stands on its own. Readers can follow Claude to the beach in Claude on Holiday, the circus in Claude at the Circus, or the snowy mountains in Claude on the Slopes without needing a long recap.

Later books and television tie-ins keep the same playful spirit while offering picture-book stories, comics, and activities for younger Claude fans. At its heart, this is a series about friendship, curiosity, and the happy fact that an ordinary day can become memorable if you are willing to open the front door and see what happens.

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