Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Alex T. Smith

    August 2, 1985

    Alex T. Smith is the celebrated creator of the beloved and bestselling Claude series for early readers. His illustrations possess a playful and warm style that breathes life into characters and narratives for young audiences. Smith's work often draws inspiration from everyday observations, with his own canine companions serving as a constant source for his visually engaging creations.

    Alex T. Smith
    Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise
    How Winston Came Home for Christmas
    How Winston Came Home for Christmas
    Santa Claude
    Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets
    Little Red and the very hungry lion
    • 2024

      How Winston Came Home for Christmas

      A Festive Illustrated Chapter Book!

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Winston the mouse embarks on a heartwarming adventure filled with bravery, kindness, and unexpected friendships. This beautifully illustrated tale makes for an ideal Christmas gift, perfect for children to enjoy alone or share with family during the holidays.

      How Winston Came Home for Christmas
    • 2024
    • 2024

      The second book in Alex T. Smith's Astrid and the Space Cadets series – highly illustrated in black and white, this laugh-out-loud series is perfect for children who are ready to read by themselves.

      Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril!
    • 2023

      The Nutcracker

      And the Mouse King's Christmas Shenanigans

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Gorgeously illustrated, this retelling of a festive classic offers a fresh perspective on the beloved tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Alex T. Smith brings vibrant characters and whimsical scenes to life, inviting readers into a magical world filled with Christmas cheer and playful adventures. Perfect for the holiday season, this book captures the spirit of the original story while adding new layers of charm and excitement.

      The Nutcracker
    • 2023

      Most strategy is, let's face it, bullsh*t. A bunch of fancy words which mean nothing at all. At best harmless and easy to ignore. At worst confusing and destructive. What if strategy could instead be clear, simple, bold, and even actually useful?

      No Bullsh*t Strategy
    • 2021

      How Winston Came Home for Christmas

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.4(241)Add rating

      Join Winston the mouse on his second adventure in this heartwarming tale of bravery, kindness and unlikely friendships. This gorgeous book is the perfect Christmas present for any child, to read aloud and share with all the family time and time again.

      How Winston Came Home for Christmas
    • 2021

      Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.3(120)Add rating

      From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith, ideal for 7+ readers of Dave Pigeon.

      Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom
    • 2020