Hairy Maclary and Friends: Little Learning Library
  • Published: 1 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9781776957408
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $15.99

Hairy Maclary and Friends: Little Learning Library

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For generations, Lynley Dodd's Hairy Maclary stories have introduced young children to the joy of reading. With this Little Learning Library, the mischievous dog and his friends instigate a lifetime love of learning with the ABC, 123, Colours and Opposites!

Little ones love to learn with rascally Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang! Introducing important first concepts including the alphabet, counting to 10, colours and opposites, this delightful tiny board book collection in a slipcase makes a perfect first library for the youngest fans of Hairy Maclary and his friends.

Each little learning book is populated with Lynley Dodd's much-loved characters getting up to their usual antics, and large, simple text. The sturdy board pages are the ideal size for little hands to hold and durable enough to withstand the rough and tumble of toddlers. Pulling the books out and returning them to their slipcase provides a fine-motor challenge, and the four books also make a 4-piece puzzle that combines into a gorgeous illustration.

In this Hairy Maclary and Friends slipcase you will find the following books: ABC, 123, COLOURS and OPPOSITES. It's never too soon to have fun and learn with Hairy Maclary and all his friends!

Read all the Hairy Maclary and Friends books by Lynley Dodd!
  • Published: 1 July 2025
  • ISBN: 9781776957408
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $15.99
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About the author

Lynley Dodd

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.'

portrait photo of Lynley Dodd

Also by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Where is Hairy Maclary? A Lift-the-Flap Book
Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel?
Hairy Maclary Treasury
Hairy Maclary's Magnet Fun
Hairy Maclary and Friends: Touch and Feel Book
Slinky Malinki
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