Claude at the Circus

By Alex T. Smith

Part of the Claude series

A dog and his sock puppet must save a circus show they accidentally sabotaged.

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96 pages· 2,486 words· Est. 28 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Claude the dog and his sock puppet friend, Sir Bobblysock, embark on a circus adventure after heroically saving a runaway baby carriage. Invited to the circus, Claude's cleaning spree leads to chaos, sabotaging the performers' equipment. With the show in jeopardy, can Claude and Sir Bobblysock step up and save the day? Join this quirky duo for a laugh-out-loud escapade under the big top, where mishaps turn into unexpected performances. Will their antics bring the house down or save the show? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and fun.

From the publisher

Claude and Sir Bobblysock go under the big top for a madcap adventure. From Alex T. Smith’s hilarious award-winning early chapter book series.”Fans of Amelia Bedelia will find this sort of thing hilarious…. The climax has everything a child could want in a book.” ―Kirkus ReviewsWhen Mr. and Mrs. Shinyshoes leave for the day, Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock take a walk in the park. Suddenly, a woman calls for help, and they find themselves rescuing a runaway baby carriage―with the baby still inside!To reward their heroism, The Amazing Alan invites them to watch his circus. They arrive early, and, as he’s been on a cleaning frenzy lately, Claude decides to tidy up the big top. In the process, he accidentally sabotages the performers’ equipment. But the show must go on―even if Claude and Sir Bobblysock have to put on the entire thing themselves!Quirky, delightfully odd, and positively surreal, Alex T. Smith’s beloved illustrated early chapter book series promises giggle-filled bedtime reading and a laugh-out-loud option for readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Black and white illustrations throughout. Available in eBook.Also by Alex T. Smith: Claude at the BeachClaude on the Big ScreenClaude in the CityClaude in the Country Claude in the SpotlightClaude on the SlopesMr. Penguin and the Catastrophic CruiseMr. Penguin and the Fortress of SecretsMr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure

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