Hairy Maclary-Scattercat (Gold star first readers) [Library Binding]

Lynley Dodd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1988 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Gold star first readers

Feeling very frisky, a little black dog enjoys chasing all the cats he meets until he comes across Scarface Claw.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 In Hairy Maclary Scattercat, the furry dog ``felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly.'' After scaring off five different cats, along comes Scarface Claw, who chases the dog ``ALL the way home.'' The bouncy rhyming text is often forced with uncommon names and words. Illustrations are colorful, clear, and give a good portrayal of the animals, but Hairy Maclary makes a much better impression in the previous books about him (all Gareth Stevens). Wake Up, Bear is set in the spring, and Bear's friends try to awaken him. Lion roars, Squirrel drops a nut, Monkey tickles his toes, etc.but Bear sleeps on until Bee buzzes around and reminds Bear of honey, causing him to awaken. Clear and colorful illustrations supplement the simple-minded, predictable story. There are also some major flaws. Bear is under a Bulbul tree, which is not listed in a standard encyclopedia or dictionary. (A bulbul is a kind of tropical bird.) Also children will be quick to note that a mixed bag of jungle, forest, and domestic animals, obviously out of their habitats, try to wake Bear. Almost any picture book collection can deliver a more credible animal story that will prove more enjoyable. Although the back of the book lists these books among others as ``Gold Star First Readers,'' they have too many difficult words for beginning readers. Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, N.Y.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

..".tickless the funnybones of parents and children alike." --This text refers to the Board book edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub (March 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555321232
• ISBN-13: 978-1555321239
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,710,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the memorable Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki, Schnitzel Von Krumm - and many others! She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974. Lynley lives in New Zealand.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, January 5, 2002

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"lindilooh" (Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hairy Maclary Scattercat (Gold Star First Readers) (Library Binding)

This is a delightful book, the language is great and the pictures wonderful. Most of Lynley Dodd's regular characters such as Slinki Malinki and Scarface Claw make an appearance as Hairy Maclary bounces along through the pages in a boisterous mood. I love reading this one to my three year old niece. The words have a real rhythm to them and the story has just enough suspense to keep little ones interested. I have not yet read a Lynley Dodd book that I don't like - but this one is a real favourite!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like all Lynley Dodd - great, March 23, 2000

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saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hairy Maclary-Scattercat (Gold star first readers) (Library Binding)

We've been reading this, the hairy MacLary and other Lynley Dodd books for 5 years now....started when my son was about 18 months, and still going strong! There is as much in the language for a 6 year old starting to read on their own as for the shared experience with younger children.

Lynley Dodd and Margaret Mahy MUST be New Zealand National Treasures.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Hairy Maclary book, September 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hairy Maclary-Scattercat (Gold star first readers) (Library Binding)

Great rhymes, wonderful words ("bumptious and bustly"...) and a fun, simple tale. A real favouite of my two year old. Another great children's book from a superb author. Highly recommended.