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Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library

By Lynley Dodd
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Discover a world of delightful mischief and adventure with Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library by Lynley Dodd. This charming collection introduces us to a lovable group of animal characters who captivate the hearts of young readers. Follow the playful antics of Hairy Maclary, a small,... Read More
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Discover a world of delightful mischief and adventure with Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library by Lynley Dodd. This charming collection introduces us to a lovable group of animal characters who captivate the hearts of young readers. Follow the playful antics of Hairy Maclary, a small, scruffy dog from Donaldson's Dairy, and his friends as they embark on various escapades. The narrative, filled with rhythmic and rhyming text, makes it an engaging read-aloud experience for both children and parents.

The Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library features four enchanting mini board books that are perfectly sized for little hands. Within the pages, you'll meet:

Hairy Maclary - The bumptious and bustly terrier who loves causing a bit of a ruckus.

Slinky Malinki - A sleek, black cat known for his stealth and mischievous nature.

Zachary Quack - The pittery pattery yellow duckling who's always up for an adventure.

Schnitzel von Krumm - The adorable dachshund with a very low tum, always ready to join in the fun.

Each book in this vibrant collection is beautifully illustrated with Lynley Dodd's trademark, whimsical artwork. The bright and colourful illustrations complement the playful text, engaging children in the delightful world of Hairy Maclary and his friends.

Presented in a sturdy and bright slipcase box, this set of robust board books is designed to withstand the enthusiastic handling of young readers. The Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library will undoubtedly become a cherished favourite in your family's book collection, offering endless hours of reading pleasure and imaginative exploration.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143771326

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Board book

Date Published: 31 July 2017

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 94.0mm

Height: 101.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 10

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About the Author

Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture. She went on to teach art before taking a break to start a family. She began to work as a freelance illustrator and collaborated with author Eve Sutton on My Cat Likes To Hide in Boxes. There was no looking back as Lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together perfectly in books like Slinky Malinki and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. It comes as no surprise that, as a child, she adored Dr Seuss because of his 'crazy sounds and the fact that he took such liberties with the English language.' Other favourite authors included A A Milne and the fairy tales of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. Today, Lynley is a big fan of Quentin Blake 'because of his humour and very clever art work.'

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