Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Publisher: Penguin
This hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town, followed by a whole host of canine friends. Then they meet the toughest tom cat in town, Scarface Claw...
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is the first in the classic children’s series, originally published over 30 years ago. Written and illustrated by New Zealander Lynley Dodd, the book has delighted generations and can be enjoyed time and again by children and adults alike.
What you thought...
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Cristiano Rolnaldo, 7 Awst 2023
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I love this book so much
Xander, 1 Mehefin 2020
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Jasper absolutely loves this book! Constantly walks around with it asking for more story time!
MammieBabbie, 15 Ebrill 2016
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We love the quirky stories and inventive rhymes - this series of books are some of our favourites. The one we've read most so far is Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack, but we just found Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper and I think that might overtake it - Monty loves all the different dog barks in that one and has started shouting out "bow wow wow!" at random times throughout the day!
Quizny, 22 Chwefror 2016
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I was read this book as a child & it remains my favourite children's book. I now read it to my newborn & will continue to read it her for years to come.
Louise, 31 Ionawr 2016
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Our son adores this book & now repeats the sentences himself, which is wonderful to hear.
Weshaw, 28 Medi 2015
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This book is quite adventurous . Its a great read with preschool aged children but also with toddlers as it has colourful pictures and amazing rhyming words . As a practitioner in a early years setting , I can say that its worth a read . Try using different voices to make it even more interesting
Rainbow Fish, 28 Ebrill 2015
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My little girl loves this book. It can be read fast or slow and we love scarface claw.
Micropremiemummy, 28 Mawrth 2015
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This book has provided a new element to our games of follow the leader and hide and seek. They squeal with excitement when.......'around came Scarface Claw......'
BooRiley, 6 Mawrth 2015
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Another one of my daughters favourites. She loves the rhyme of the story and all of the different dogs.
LJLane1118, 6 Chwefror 2015
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My son's Daddy suggested this book as he grew up with it and our little boy loves it just as much as he did! He finds Scarface Claw hilarious! It's all in the way you read it.
Dylan & Mummy, 16 Mai 2014
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Absolutely fantastic stories my 6yr old grandson Phillip has a whole set looking for more - he knows them all by heart and chuckles when we read them together fantastic!!!
helen, 25 Ebrill 2014
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This book was in the doctors waiting room. My daughter loved it and we read it twice. I think (secretly) the entire waiting room rather enjoyed it. The rhyming is very clever.
YumYum, 18 Ionawr 2014
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Love this collection of stories, my husband still has the copies he read as a child. I'm now reading them to my daughter. The quirky names and rhythmic flow of the story keep her entertained.
christina, 8 Tachwedd 2013
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I like this book because it is a ryhme and it includes lots of animals through out thier walk.
Muhamad, 21 Hydref 2013
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I love this book because it has very good rhymes and also I love dogs
max, 14 Hydref 2013
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My mum read this to me when I was young and I read it to my son. I've read it since he was probably about 6 months old and now he's 3 and still loves it. We've got all the other books in the series and have also been to see it in the theatre which I would strongly recommend it, my son (and me and my mum LOVED it) I don't know anyone who doesn't love these books.
Joanne, 12 Mai 2013
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Both children love this book. They get hooked on the rhyme, join in with "and hairy maclary from donaldson's dairy", yowl with scarface claw, and look for their favourite dogs in the pictures. Lots of fun!
Daisalf, 9 Ebrill 2013
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We love, love, love this tale and have gone on to read and enjoy all the other stories with Hairy Maclary. It has a great rhyme and rhythm and the illustrations are superb. My son really enjoys it and it will continue to be a favourite read for a long time to come.
Ness, 28 Mawrth 2013
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brilliant !! we have them all ..
britlands, 29 Ionawr 2013
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well my mummy bought it for me then when i got home i shared it with my sister it was the most greatest book i have ever read i am so happy you made it
megan, 27 Hydref 2012
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I really enjoyed this book. It was full of great pictures and all the dogs are really likable. The rhyming words made the story. I would read the book again and again. I read it to my daughter.You and your child would love it.
saffire, 17 Awst 2012
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Loves the book lots and asks for it to be read more than once at each sitting! Hand claps and smiles whilst story being read from a happy little girl :-)
LizzieBee, 1 Awst 2012
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Our son adores this book, he loves the dogs and he thinks the noises we make for scarface claw. He will read this book over and over again, this is a part of our bedtime routine :) highly recommended for little ones, the illustrations are lovely too.
MrsGriff304, 20 Gorffennaf 2012
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Absolute classic! I read it as a child and will now enjoy sharing it with my daughter.
Ava-Rose, 26 Ebrill 2012
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After reading this book when I was young I knew I had to share it with my little girl. She loves the repetitiveness of it and never fails to win a smile!
Grace's mam, 10 Chwefror 2012
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I love love love this book and I have just started reading it to my daughter, she listens to the whole story so well.
Niamhrae2011, 18 Ionawr 2012
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My daughter loves these stories and thinks Hairy Maclary books.
Lesley, 25 Tachwedd 2011
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My son loves these books, Hairy Maclary especially. I've read them to him so often I now know them off by heart....great when I've not got a book to hand and it's sleep time.
laurievc, 21 Tachwedd 2011
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My 3-year-old son loves these books. He knows all the dogs' names now and gets engrossed in each of the escapades! Very original and engaging for little ones!
FrankieandErin, 18 Hydref 2011
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My son loves all of the Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki and Schnitzel Von Krumm books - they are all funny and engaging.
Alex's Mummy, 12 Gorffennaf 2011
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This book makes Alex chuckle
AJT2009, 8 Gorffennaf 2011
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We read this at bedtime. Lucy loves the rhyming words
Loobear, 23 Mehefin 2011
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I love this excellent story
Adris, 12 Chwefror 2011
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I love this excellent story
Adris, 12 Chwefror 2011
Very good book, my kids loved it.