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Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book

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Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book by Lynley Dodd is a charming, interactive book for young children. It features the beloved dog Hairy Maclary and his friends, inviting readers to explore various textures on each page. This engaging sensory experience helps to introduce different animals and stimulate early learning and development.
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Format: Board book

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy delightful, tactile experiences combined with charming illustrations and fun rhymes. Perfect for little ones, it adds an interactive touch to the adventures of beloved characters, making storytime engaging and memorable.

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Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book

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Enter the whimsical world of Hairy Maclary and his delightful friends in Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book by Lynley Dodd. This enchanting interactive book invites young readers to join Hairy Maclary, the scruffy little dog from Donaldson's Dairy, and his beloved gang of canine companions on their charming adventures, brought to life with captivating textures on each page.

Children will revel in the sensory exploration as they feel the various textures that bring the characters vividly to life. They can stroke the plush fur of Muffin McLay, as soft as a bundle of hay, or run their fingers along the sleek, skinny ribbed back of Bitzer Maloney. The engaging and varied textures, from the fluffy to the smooth, will captivate and delight young readers, helping them to connect with the lovable characters in a whole new way.

The touch-and-feel elements are seamlessly integrated into Lynley Dodd’s charming illustrations and rhythmic text, making the storytime experience even more magical. Each page is thoughtfully designed to engage toddlers and preschoolers, encouraging tactile development and sensory awareness while fostering a love for reading and storytelling.

Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book is an ideal addition to any child's bookshelf, perfect for cuddling up with at bedtime or enjoying interactive play during the day. Parents and children alike will delight in the playful narrative and the opportunity to discover the various textures together, making it a treasured favourite for years to come.

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Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book by Lynley Dodd is praised for its engaging tactile elements that delight young children. Reviewers highlight the vibrant illustrations, interactive textures, and the familiar, beloved characters that make this book a hit with toddlers. It's often recommended for its ability to encourage sensory exploration and early learning.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143505150

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Board book

Date Published: 22 February 2012

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 485g

Pages: 14

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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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