Claude Series by Alex T. Smith

The adventures of a British dog in a red beret and his best bud Sir Bobblysock. Each book follows the same formula as they sneak off to the circus or the beach or a movie set, where they inevitably manage to both wreak havoc and save the day, and return home before their clueless owners.

Delightful illustrations, eccentric characters with excellent names, refreshingly clever/not dumbed down, with a great sense of humor. My 6yo and I look forward to reading these every night!