Why is Ms Plum always the hero, is she the local busybody, or town hero, maybe she's the only non-pet owner in town?

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Hairy Maclary is the protagonist of twelve books in the series and a further nine are about his friends. Each dog is happy to be outside, sniffing the air and snooping at every door, when suddenly they encounter Scarface Claw, the toughest Tom in town. It’s a cushioned board back that won’t scratch if your munchkin decides to give it a good doggy chew.

It's a lovely little poem about a dog (Hairy Maclary) who takes himself for a walk and gets joined, one at a time, by his pack. Lynley Dodd has not stated what breed of dog Hairy Maclary is, but he has characteristics of a Scottish Terrier and is possibly cross-breed. But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw - the toughest Tom in town - it's time to run all the way back home! Told through playful rhyme and colourful illustrations, Slinky Malinki has delighted generations of children with his laugh-out-loud adventures. The books have a wide format which enables a child seated beside an adult to have a full view of the picture page while the adult reads.We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding.