We had a wonderful black cat at the time and he was an indooroutdoor cat, named johnny, who looked like slinky malinki. However the ones about slinky malinki, a very naughty cat, are particularly brilliant. Slinky malinki, open the door by lynley dodd kids picture book. Alone in the house one mischievous day, they opened a door and they started. From a clothes peg to a slipper to a string of sausages, anything is fair game. Slinky is a nice cat as long as the sun is shining. Slinky malinki is a cat, blacker than black, who likes to lurk in the shadows. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. Lynley dodd won the 2006 gaelyn gordon award for a muchloved book for the nickle nackle tree, the first book she both wrote and illustrated. Slinky malinki catflaps is a hilarious rhyming story by lyn. The book is written with rhythmic, rhyming text and is popular with preschool age children. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974 and has published over twenty brilliant stories about hairy maclary, slinky malinki, scarface claw and lots of other memorable characters. Slinky malinky by lynley dodd is a childrens book about a very mischievous black cat. But once the sun goes down and the night darkens, he prowls the neighborhood as a literal cat.
My alltime favorite is the original slinky malinki but catflaps is a close second. This is the board book edition of the classic picture book. The hairy maclary series is an international classic and foreign language editions have been published in sweden, japan, slovenia, russia, korea and china. The picture book was published in britain in 1976 and has remained in print ever since. The author of this book, lynley dodd is brilliant and knows how to write a great story. Hairy maclary scattercat hairy maclary and friends by dodd, lynley hardback. Slinky malinki by lynley dodd goodreads share book. Jan 01, 1991 this is the original slinky malinki book my mom had brought home from england for my children when they were little. Here, slinky spends his nights as a thief, but by morning comes to. First published in 1990, slinky malinki is the first adventure of lynley dodds famous rapscallion cat. Aug 25, 2009 slinky malinki catflaps is a hilarious rhyming story by lynley dodd. Author study lynley dodd and her friend hairy maclary. A durable board book edition of slinky malinkis silvery moonlight adventure by lynley dodd.
But then slinky malinki opens the final door and comes face to face. Slinky malinki early bird first published in 2012, is one of a wellknown series of books by new zealand author lynley dodd featuring hairy maclary. Slinky malinki early bird slinky malinki catflaps slinky malinki s christmas crackers. Slinky malinki, early bird story time with benji duration. Slinky malinki open the door by lynley dodd, paperback. So begins lynley dodd s cracking christmas tale told in her usual rollicking, rhythmic rhyme. Sometimes it is difficult not to resent their apparent success, and they are good or evil according to their creators feelings. Another of her titles is slinky malinkis christmas cracker mallinson rendel, 2006. Slinky malinki, open the door hairy maclary and friends. Slinky malinki is a hilarious rhyming story by lynley dodd. Slinky malinki s christmas crackers is a hilarious rhyming story by lynley dodd. Slinky malinki by dodd, lynley paperback book the fast free shipping. Slinky malinki by lynley dodd, 9780140544398, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Designed, narrated and animated by denise driver for children all over the world. From the creator of hairy maclary comes a new series starring a ras. A new series begins, starring that rascally cat, slinky malinki, first introduced by dodd in hairy maclary scattercat. When i had a kiddo of my own, i bought it for our collection. She is best known for her hairy maclary and friends series, and its followups, all of which feature animals with rhyming names and have sold over five million copies worldwide. Slinky malinki slinky malinki by lynley dodd fantastic fiction. Well, at night, this rascally cat turns into a thief. Slinky malinki early bird by lynley dodd rapscallion slinky malinki likes to get up before everyone else in the morning so he can get them out of bed. Im known by my friends children as the book aunty, as i always buy them books. Here, slinky spends his nights as a thief, but by morning comes to realize crime doesnt pay. I came across lynley dodd and slinky malinki while browsing in a book store in london 8 years ago. Last term we studied the hairy maclary series of books as well as many others by new zealand author lynley dodd. The story is told in wonderful rhyme and through pictures full of life and movement.
Buy this book dodd turns from canines to felines in. But moonlight and the catflap beckon and he goes outside to call up his friends. Slinky malinki is an adventurous cat, cheeky and cheerful, friendly and fun. Hairy maclary and his canine crew make a special guest appearance. Slinky malinki book hairy maclary wiki fandom powered. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals. Slinki malinki catflaps kids books read aloud youtube. By day slinky malinki is an adventurous cat, cheeky and cheerful, friendly and fun. Dec 12, 2015 a narration and animation of the childrens story book slinky malinky written and illustrated by lynley dodd. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books and her first hairy maclary adventure was published in 1983. In this book we learn all about the midnightblack cat with the kink in the end of its tail. Slinky malinki catflaps by lynley dodd penguin books new. See all books authored by lynley dodd, including hairy maclary from donaldsons dairy, and slinky malinki, and more on. Lynley dodd fans may know slinky malinki as one of the cats that gets chased in hairy maclary scattercat.
Slinky malinki catflaps is a hilarious rhyming story by lynley dodd. Her sing song, rhyming and repetitive stories had the children engaged and eager to join in. Slinky malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a clock. She creates adorable characters, like slinky malinki, who are totally entertaining and sweet, i absolutely love these books and i have not found a kid yet who wont sit down with me to read these books. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974 and has published over twenty brilliant stories about hairy maclary, slinky malinki. He steals things from neighbors, drags them home and puts them in a huge pile at his house. This poetic book has fun and creative illustrations that my two year old loves. Slinky malinki was blacker than black, a stalking and lurking adventurous cat. Slinky malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a. Lynley dodd s classic first adventure of slinky malinki, a fiendish black cat who goes on a midnight stealing spree.
Slinky malinki, open the door gold star first readers by lynley dodd and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A narration and animation of the childrens story book slinky malinky written and illustrated by lynley dodd. The lynley dodd, winner of numerous awards for her hugely popular series featuring hairy maclary and his many canine and feline friends, continues to entertain us with delightful rhyming text. Slinky malinki by lynley dodd pdf free download ebook. But by morning, slinky malinki realises that crime. Since winning the prestigious esther glen award with eve sutton in 1975 for my cat likes to hide in boxes, lynley has written more than thirty picture books.
Buy a cheap copy of slinky malinki, open the door book by lynley dodd. Out came the tree, dressed up in finery, splendid to see. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There was no looking back as lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Slinky malinki is a very bad cat who will steal anything, from a clothes peg or a slipper, to a string of sausages or a clock. Hes playful and fun during the day, but at night he sneaks out and turns into a thief. Dame lynley stuart dodd dnzm born 5 july 1941 is a new zealand childrens book author and illustrator. Slinky malinki is a picture book by new zealand author illustrator lynley dodd a brief history of cats in childrens literature. Lynley dodds rhyming ans storytelling are very entertaining and slinky malinki is a beloved character. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Each cat has his or her own personality in the cheerful illustrations that pop off the page. Slinky malinki first published in 1991, is one of a wellknown series of books by new zealand author lynley dodd.
It features the adventures of the stalking and lurking adventurous cat slinky malinki who is a common cat during the day but becomes a thief as night falls. My 1yearold daughter loves the bouncing rhymes and illustrations. When slinky malinki and stickybeak sid are left in the house on their own, they cause absolute mayhem by opening all the carefully shut doors in the house and leave a trail of destruction from bathroom to bedroom to kitchen. Lynley dodds classic first adventure of slinky malinki, a fiendish black cat who goes on a midnight stealing spree. Born and educated in new zealand, lynley is a graduate of the elam school of fine arts in auckland. Slinky malinki and stickybeak syd were a troublesome pair.
Slinky malinki by lynley dodd penguin books new zealand. Pdf slinky malinki open the door download full pdf book. But at night he becomes a thief, stealing everything from. Lynley dodd is new zealands bestselling childrens authorillustrator and has an international following. It is amazing how hard it is to come across a childrens book that has the perfect balance between good artwork and good writing. Lynley dodd lives in tauranga with her fiendish burmese cat, suu kyi. Slinky malinki by lynley dodd in doc, fb2, txt download e book. Enjoy the entire hairy maclary collection as he and his mischevious companions explore their neighborhood. Slinky malinki viking kestrel picture books authors. It probably doesnt hurt that we have two black cats that look a lot like slinky malinki. Aug 14, 2017 reading the story slinky malinki by lynley dodd. Trinkets and tinsel with baubles and bows, a mouse with a hat and a very red nose. Lynley dodd, winner of numerous awards for her hugely. Buy slinky malinki, open the door hairy maclary and friends new ed by dodd, lynley isbn.
Lynley dodd books list of books by author lynley dodd. If you have cats, slinky malinki, scarface claw, and friends will speak to youthis one is especially germane in my house with cats who are hungry starting at 4. Slinky malinki lynley dodd, author, lynley dodd, illustrator. Slinky malinki wakes from a cosy sleep, stretches and slips out through the catflap and into the night. In july 20 hairy maclary celebrated his 30th birthday. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together perfectly in books like slinky malinki and hairy maclary from donaldsons dairy.
I have another slinky malinky book, and an omnibus edition of 5 of the hairy maclary from donaldsons dairy books. All of the books by this author are rythming and fun to read. Slinky malinki, early bird story time with benji youtube. Jun 20, 2011 lynley dodd is new zealands bestselling childrens authorillustrator and has an international following. Hes soon joined by his friends greywacke jones, butterball brown, the poppadum kittens and the rest of the gang. Slinky malinki by lynley dodd penguin books australia.
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