Penguin Hairy Maclary And Friends Collection Lynley Dodd 10 Books Set Pack

The Penguin Hairy Maclary and Friends collection brings together ten stories by Lynley Dodd, the New Zealand children’s author and illustrator behind Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki and Scarface Claw. Dodd began writing her own books in 1974 and has published over twenty stories featuring these characters.

Across the set, Hairy Maclary finds himself in a range of lively situations, from a windy day in the park to a chaotic ride in a delivery van, as well as encounters with other animals and familiar faces. The collection includes stories set at the vet, at a cat show, and during an obedience class, alongside tales featuring Zachary Quack and Scarface Claw.

Included titles

• Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Diary
• Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet
• Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness
• Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper
• Hairy Maclary Scattercat
• Hairy Maclary and Zachery Quack
• Hairy Maclary Sit
• Hairy Maclary's Bone
• Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks
• Hairy Maclary, Shoo

Key details

• 10-book set
• By Lynley Dodd
• Collection of Hairy Maclary and friends stories
• Includes a board book edition of Hairy Maclary and Zachery Quack

Synopses

Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks

On a blusterous day, Hairy Maclary heads to the park for a game of catch and comes across a windblown wedding party. When Grandmother Pugh’s hat is whisked away, Hairy Maclary races after it, chasing it high and low before returning it.

Hairy Maclary, Shoo

Hairy Maclary snoops inside a parked delivery van and ends up on a rattling, roaring ride that takes him far from home. Trying to get back to the Dairy, he creates havoc along the way, until Miss Plum steps in to help.

Hairy Maclary Sit

Hairy Maclary is not in the mood for the Kennel Club’s Obedience Class and causes trouble. As he scamperes off, his friends follow, galloping and frolicking everywhere.

Hairy Maclary and Zachery Quack

This story is presented as a board book edition. Hairy Maclary looks for peace and quiet for an afternoon doze, but Zachary Quack follows him everywhere, eager to play. In the end, Hairy Maclary accepts the duckling’s company and they curl up together in the sun.

Hairy Maclary Scattercat

Hairy Maclary bustles around the neighbourhood, chasing cats from Slinky Malinki to Pimpernel Pugh. When he meets Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, it becomes Hairy Maclary’s turn to be hustled.

Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper

A caterwauling cacophony sends Hairy Maclary and his friends running. The story centres on the mystery of what is causing the noise.

Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness

The Cat Club’s Annual Show is taking place in Riverside Hall on Cabbage Tree Row. When Hairy Maclary bounces and pounces into the show, his flustering and blustering lead to an unexpected result.

Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet

Hairy Maclary waits to see the vet alongside many other pets. Something happens that turns the waiting room into a scramble of paws and a jumble of jaws, leaving everyone wondering what is the matter.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

Hairy Maclary hears a strange sound: a yowling and wailing echoing around. The story follows the question of what is behind the caterwauling cacophony that brings Hairy Maclary and his friends running.