Hachette ISBN 9781444932003 £8.99
Much loved bestselling character. His fans will not be disappointed. In this adventure Claude and his friend Sir Bobblysock decide to have a day out. They find themselves at the Royal Palace. The royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, “has suddenly got one of her heads, so she’s having a long lie down with a bag of frozen peas”.. It is the Queen’s birthday, and there is no one to babysit the royal children and keep then neat and tidy before the royal birthday party. Claude and Sir Bobblysock offer their services. Things get a little out of hand, but, eventually, Claude manages to save the day with the aid of a catapult, a surfboard, a spatula and some jam tarts. A delightful story with some hilarious illustrations, this is a perfect book for children who are starting to gain independence as readers.
Brenda Marshall