Hairy Maclary Scattercat

Name: Hairy Maclary Scattercat
ISBN: 9780140505801

Lynley Dodd

Ages 2–7

Readers rate it 3.0 (1 on Hardcover)

Released Mar 24, 2009 · National Geographic Books

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A note for parents

This is a lighthearted picture book classic featuring Hairy Maclary's comedic encounters with neighbourhood cats. The story uses playful language and gentle humor to explore themes of comeuppance and humility. There is minimal content of concern—just mild comic-style chasing—making it ideal for toddlers and early readers. The rhyming verse and charming illustrations are engaging without being overstimulating.

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"Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly" Hairy Maclary, everyone's favourite dog, is busy chasing and hustling all the neighbourhood cats from Slinky Malinki to Pimpernel Pugh. But when he comes face to face with Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, it's Hairy Maclary's t... "Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly" Hairy Maclary, everyone's favourite dog, is busy chasing and hustling all the neighbourhood cats from Slinky Malinki to Pimpernel Pugh. But when he comes face to face with Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, it's Hairy Maclary's turn to be bustled, rustled and hustled!