Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy

by Lynley Dodd
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy cover
Good Books rating 4.75
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  • ID: 773
  • Added: 2025-09-20
  • Updated: 2025-09-20
  • Reviews: 2
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babylibrarians.com · Unknown · 2020-01-28
delightful 4.50

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is a delightful children's book that captures the charm of a mischievous dog and his adventures. The rhythmic text and engaging illustrations make it a favorite for young readers.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is a charming tale that follows the escapades of a scruffy dog named Hairy Maclary and his friends. The book's rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations bring the story to life, making it a joy to read aloud. The playful language and engaging characters make it a standout in children's literature. The story's simplicity and humor ensure that it resonates with both children and adults, making it a timeless classic.

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    The rhythmic text and engaging illustrations make it a favorite for young readers.

    The playful language and engaging characters make it a standout in children's literature.

    The story's simplicity and humor ensure that it resonates with both children and adults.

kids-bookreview.com · Unknown · 2013-07-01
fantastic 5.00

The reviewer and their child both love this book, praising its excellent rhymes and charming illustrations. They highlight the fun of reading it aloud and the memorable characters, especially Scarface Claw.

The reviewer finds this book to be a fantastic read-aloud classic that has become a staple in their bedtime routine. They appreciate the rhythm, rhyme, and cadence, as well as the charming adventures of Hairy Maclary and his friends. The child particularly enjoys the rhymes and the illustrations, with a favorite character being Schnitzel von Krumm. The book's perfect combination of elements makes it a standout in the series.

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    This is a very fun book to listen to because the rhymes are GREAT.

    This is a fantastic read-aloud book that has rightfully become a classic.

    The rhythm, rhyme, cadence, illustrations, and charming and adorable adventures of Hairy Maclary and his friends all combine to make basically the perfect book.

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