Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (Hairy Maclary and Friends)

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Who could live without great role-play resources? Fantastic fun and perfect for encouraging your children to really take on their roles, these Hairy Maclary Role Play Headbands are an absolute must. 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). Hairy Maclary is a fictional dog, the hero of a series of children's picture books created by the New Zealand author Lynley Dodd and making his first appearance in 1983 with the publication of Hairy Maclary From Donaldson’s Dairy. Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zealand. She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable HAIRY MACLARY and his friends. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974. Hairy Maclary's adventures are usually in the company of his other dog friends who include the Dachshund Schnitzel von Krumm, the Dalmatian Bottomley Potts, the Greyhound Bitzer Maloney, the English Mastiff Hercules Morse and the Old English Sheepdog Muffin McLay. The series also features cats Scarface Claw, their formidable opponent, and Slinky Malinki.

Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy. Stay up-to-date with all the latest Hairy Maclary news – from birthday party events and new books to stage shows and more!Each card features a fabulous illustration representing a word, object or character from the story. Children can then be challenged with finding rhyming words among the cards through a variety of activities, either as group work, in pairs, or individually. Sculpture of Hairy Maclary and other characters from the books in Tauranga, New Zealand on the waterfront The Hairy Maclary series is an international classic and foreign language editions have been published in Sweden, Japan, Slovenia, Russia, Korea and China. In October 2017, Lynley Dodd published her twenty-first book in the series, Scarface Claw, Hold Tight! Children will love looking at the detailed illustrations of each dog, and it's a great conversation starter around different words to describe how each dog looks and might feel" - The Evening Standard Although the books are designed to entertain young children, they are not intended as "early readers", as are, for example, the " Cat in the Hat" books by Doctor Seuss which have a very basic & largely phonic vocabulary. The Hairy Maclary books, despite their simple stories, introduce the listening child to some long but very expressive words which are not part of the average pre-schooler vocabulary, but must be understood by the child in the context in which they occur. For example, the noise a stranded cat & excited dogs who discover it is described as a "cacophony".

These Hairy Maclary Rhyming Cards are a fantastic resource to help teach your children to recognise rhyming words from the beloved Hairy Maclary story. Beautifully illustrated, they’re perfect to introduce some fun into the classroom through games like Snap and Memory. Schnitzel von Krumm is the star of several of his own adventures as well as appearing in Hairy Maclary's. A red standard smooth-haired Dachshund, Schnitzel's legs are the shortest in the gang. a b c Fiona Terry (8 August 2008). "Times Online: Interview with Lynley Dodd". London: Times Newspapers Ltd . Retrieved 5 May 2009. Has Hairy ever caused such mayhem? Thank goodness for Miss Plum, who once again steps in to save the day! Scarface Claw to be dedicated in museum expo". Sun Live. 28 January 2019 . Retrieved 1 September 2021.Told through playful rhyme and colourful illustrations, Slinky Malinki has delighted generations of children with his laugh-out-loud adventures.