Claire Alexander: Books

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This book won the Schneider Family Book Award from the American Libraries Associataion 2013.

Back to Front and Upside Down

The principal of Stan’s school is having a birthday, and Miss Catnip, Stan’s teacher, has a great thought: everyone is going to make a birthday card for Mr. Slippers. Stan, an adorable brown puppy with floppy ears and an expressive snout, immediately starts drawing an impressive picture—until he learns that Miss Catnip expects everyone to write a greeting as well. Writing is definitely not Stan’s strong suit: “is letters came out back to front and upside down, and some didn’t look like letters at all! I can’t do this! Stan thought.” When Stan hits rock bottom—“Even his name was coming out in a muddle”—he becomes a tiny, disconsolate figure at his desk (his legs don’t even touch the ground), marooned in a black sea of despair. But good advice from his friend Jack (“We all have to ask for help sometimes”) and compassionate help ride to the rescue. It’s not a new idea, but Alexander (Small Florence, Piggy Pop Star) is such a caring and visually sumptuous storyteller that readers will happily travel down this road with her. Ages 4–7.

Editorial Review - Publishers Weekly vol. 259 06/25/2012

"Wonderfully relatable" Henry Winkler, OBE Co-founder, My Way!

Lost in the Snow

An enchanting winter story about overcoming your fears and finding your inner strength.

"Which way?" asked Fern. Benny didn't know "We are lost!" Playing in the snow is so much fun that the two little fox cubs wander far from their den. Can bold Benny fid the way back? Or will it be timid Fern who leads them home to Mummy?

Claire's third book aimed at 3-6 year olds.

Small Florence

When Small Florence's cruel sisters lose their nerve on stage during a singing competition, the judges discover something special ..a beautiful voice singing from the crowd.. Small Florence!

Small Florence has been short listed for the 2010 Mad About Books Stockport Schools Book Award.

Cinderella meets American Idol in this charming little tale. Illustrated and executed with verve and humour, drawing readers right into a story.

The text is satisfyingly simple and succinct, with lots of humorous asides. The vibrant artwork successfully employs clever perspectives and compositions to capture the emotions and perspective of a small child.

Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

Lucy & the Bully

The first of Claire's books to be published with Gullane Children's Books is Lucy and the Bully. It won the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People in 2009 and has received some outstanding reviews:

Bullying has become a real problem in today’s culture, and because of this, this book is of extreme importance to kids. Alexander’s story is simple and has wonderful illustrations. It will help young children talk openly and honestly about bullying. But most importantly, Alexander assures the reader that bullies can be stopped and something can be done about this growing problem. I was absolutely mesmerized by this book. It wonderfully illustrates the viciousness of bullying and how the victim feels. What an important book for our times! Thank goodness for authors who take important topics like this one and make it child-friendly!

Reviewed by Irene Roth for the National Writing for Children Center, 27th June 2009