Description
Join Hairy Maclary and his friends on their first ever adventure in this golden 40th anniversary edition of the beloved rhyming classic!
"Out of the gate and off for walk,
Went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy"
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk, and he's joined by furry friends of all shapes and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum).
But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw - the toughest Tom in town - it's time to run all the way back home!
Delighting generation after generation of children, Hairy Maclary is packed with vivid illustrations and playful rhymes.
It's just funny, really entertaining and fun. Perfect for children who love dogs. - Catherine Rayner
"An absolute classic - packed full of repetition- Book Share Time
More Hairy Maclary classics:
Hairy Maclary's Bone
Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet
Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness
The classic story in a new, larger format. Hairy Maclary goes off for a walk with a few of his friends - and comes up against a nasty surprise in the shape of Scarface Claw!
About the Author
Lynley Dodd is New Zealand's bestselling children's author/illustrator and has an international following. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974 and has published over twenty brilliant stories about Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki, Scarface Claw and lots of other memorable characters. Lynley lives with her husband and cat in New Zealand.
Reviews
(Hairy Maclary is) a child's best introduction to books * The Times *
The rhyming verse is delightful to read aloud and soon learned by heart * Independent *
Book Information
ISBN 9780723278054
Author Lynley Dodd
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 186mm * 4mm