Slinky Malinki Catflaps [Paperback]

Lynley Dodd (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Slinky Malinki wakes from a nap and steps through the catflap. Calling his feline friends to join him, ""they sat in the moonlight's silvery glow, hobnobbing happily, ten in a row."" Until the menacing Scarface Claw makes an unexpected appearance.What happens when cats stroll out the cat door at night?Collect all the Slinky Malinki books!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

• What happens when cats stroll out the cat door at night?
• Presents a subtle counting challenge.
• Features all 10 cats from Hairy Maclary Scattercat.
• Ideal for cat lovers.
• Collect all the Slinky Malinki books!

About the Author

New Zealander LYNLEY DODD is one of the best-known and best-selling picturebook creators in the English-speaking world. She is also the author/illustrator of the Slinki Malinki series.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582461759
• ISBN-13: 978-1582461755
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.1 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Cats > Fiction

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, catchy and easy-reading, June 13, 2000

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"huggable" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slinky Malinki Catflaps (Gold Star First Readers) (Library Binding)

This is a short story book about the exciting events that happen in the still of the night. No, I should say "exciting cat events". Read about Slinky Malinki and the other cats' activities, as well as their encounters with the much disliked Scarface Claw. This book should be able to "kick start" kids who don't like reading. Catchy story-line and nice graphics too. I enjoyed every part of it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality children's story!, July 8, 1999

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N. Anderson "Small Town Reader" (Thorp, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slinky Malinki Catflaps (Gold Star First Readers) (Library Binding)

This book is becoming my three year old's favorite. He loves the names of the other cats- like Mushroom MacGee and Pimpernell Pugh. The ending is wonderful, especially the drawing that accompanies it. I highly recommend it, but watch out for Scarface Claw....Fsssss- pitapit!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Cozy, October 11, 2006

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Joshua Koppel (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slinky Malinki Catflaps (Paperback)

Slinky Malinky shows a softer side in this delightful tale from the creator of Hairy Maclary. Slinky Malinky has been a thief in the night (SLINKY MALINKY) and a partner in wanton destruction (SLINKY MALINKY OPEN THE DOOR) but this time the long-tailed cat shows compassion to others.

Slinky Malinky exits the quiet house via a catflap. Joining up with nine other cats (also seen in other Lynley Dodd books) they gather on a crumbling wall. But along comes Scarface Claw, the toughest tom in town, and the resulting howls and screeches awaken the neighborhood. Scarface Claw runs off and Slinky Malinky welcomes the other cats to the warm hearth waiting at home on the other side of the catflap.

This book is a delight and reminds me of the sweetness of HAIRY MACLARY AND ZACHARY QUACK. Lynley Dodd uses fun lyrical language and delightful artwork to tell the tale. If you have enjoyed other Slinky Malinky books, or any others from Lynley Dodd, this tale of the reformed feline should provide additional delight.