{"title":"Slinky Malinki","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"slinky-malinki-hairy-maclary-and-friends-lynley-dodd-5-books-collection-set-ages-2-5-paperback","title":"Slinky Malinki \u0026 Hairy Maclary and Friends 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 2-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSlinky Malinki\u003cbr\u003eSlinky Malinki: Catflaps\u003cbr\u003eSlinky Malinki, Open the Door\u003cbr\u003eSlinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers\u003cbr\u003eSlinky Malinki, Early Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 2-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book paperback set gathers Lynley Dodd's mischievous Slinky Malinki tales, starring the sly cat who first appeared alongside Hairy Maclary and his canine crew. Written in bouncy, rhyming verse and brought to life with warm, expressive illustrations, each story is short enough for one sitting yet rich in rhythm and repetition that toddlers and preschoolers love to chant along with. From nighttime thievery to a chaotic Christmas, the set offers five adventures that build early listening skills, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of story time for little readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLynley Dodd's Slinky Malinki stories are spin-off adventures from her beloved Hairy Maclary and Friends universe, following a clever, roguish cat with a taste for mischief. In the original \u003cem\u003eSlinky Malinki\u003c\/em\u003e, the cat sneaks out at night to pilfer odd household objects, building to a comic, rhyming reveal. \u003cem\u003eCatflaps\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOpen the Door\u003c\/em\u003e send Slinky Malinki exploring beyond familiar boundaries with his friend Stickybeak Syd. \u003cem\u003eEarly Bird\u003c\/em\u003e follows the cat's early-morning antics, while \u003cem\u003eChristmas Crackers\u003c\/em\u003e wraps the series in a festive romp full of sparkle and seasonal silliness. Each book uses Dodd's signature rollicking rhyme scheme and a memorable cast including Butterball Brown, Greywacke Jones, and Hairy Maclary himself. The illustrations are warm and detailed, encouraging children to spot recurring characters and predict what mischief comes next. Collected together, the five stories form a ready-made rotation of bedtime favorites that hold up to repeat reading, a natural fit for home libraries and classroom shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete Slinky Malinki paperback stories in one convenient set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythmic, rhyming text builds early literacy and listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, expressive illustrations support prediction and vocabulary growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, satisfying stories perfect for bedtime or classroom read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliar characters from the beloved Hairy Maclary and Friends universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, baby showers, or building a home picture-book library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSlinky Malinki — the sly cat sneaks out at night to pilfer clothes pegs, socks, and sausages in a rollicking rhyme.\u003cbr\u003e\nSlinky Malinki: Catflaps — the curious cat and his pal Stickybeak Syd explore beyond the household catflap.\u003cbr\u003e\nSlinky Malinki, Open the Door — the mischievous pair throw open every door in the house, causing room-by-room mayhem.\u003cbr\u003e\nSlinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers — the cat gets into festive trouble around the tree and holiday table.\u003cbr\u003e\nSlinky Malinki, Early Bird — the cat wakes the whole household with his early-morning antics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLynley Dodd is a New Zealand author and illustrator best known for creating the Hairy Maclary and Friends series, one of the most popular picture-book franchises for young children worldwide. Her rhyming, rhythmic storytelling style and richly detailed watercolor illustrations have made characters like Hairy Maclary and Slinky Malinki household names for generations of young readers. Dodd's books are widely praised for their read-aloud appeal and gentle humor, and the Slinky Malinki stories remain a favorite spin-off within her wider body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback bundle brings together five rhyming Slinky Malinki adventures in one grab-and-read set, perfect for bedtime, story time, or the classroom library. It's an ideal birthday gift, baby shower present, or stocking stuffer for cat-loving little ones already smitten with Hairy Maclary and Friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynley Dodd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57109452063094,"sku":"PLD15695","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/slinky-malinki-hairy-maclary-lynley-dodd-paperback.jpg?v=1785767772"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/slinky-malinki.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}