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Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper

Name: Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper
Rating: 4.6 (30 reviews)
ISBN: 9781856130776

By Lynley Dodd

Part of the Hairy Maclary series

Scarface Claw’s terrifying caterwaul sends Hairy Maclary and friends racing to uncover its surprising source.

rhythmic engaging playful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.6

From 30 readers

What do our readers think of Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper ? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny noises, lively rhymes and chance to join in with the caterwauling. Some children find the repeated sounds a little too noisy, but most enjoy the playful silliness and memorable animal characters.

What does the Pageticker team say about Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper ?

We think this fourth Hairy Maclary adventure is a splendid showcase for Lynley Dodd’s gift for rhythm, rhyme and gloriously noisy animal sounds. The mystery of Scarface Claw’s caterwauling gives young listeners plenty to join in with, while the lively illustrations reward close looking. Best enjoyed aloud - especially by families who do not mind making an impressive amount of cat noise.

Genres

Animals Humour

What is Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper about?

When Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, gets stuck up a tree, his loud yowling echoes through the neighbourhood. Hairy Maclary and his canine companions set off to investigate the source of the terrible noise. This delightful tale, filled with rhythmic rhymes and playful sounds, invites young readers to join in the fun as the friends uncover the cause of the caterwauling commotion.

About the author

Lynley Dodd is a much-loved author and illustrator from New Zealand, best known for her Hairy Maclary books. Her stories are full of fun rhymes and unforgettable animal characters. Children all over the world enjoy reading about Hairy Maclary’s adventures with his furry friends. Lynley Dodd’s books are perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

Discussion ideas around Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper

A noisy mystery: How do Hairy Maclary and his friends work out where the terrible caterwauling is coming from?

Scarface Claw: What do you think Scarface Claw is like, and which details help you decide?

Joining in: Which sounds, rhymes or repeated words would be most fun to say aloud, and why?

Helping others: Why might the dogs decide to investigate the noise, even when Scarface Claw seems rather fierce?

Cats up trees: What should someone do if they find an animal stuck somewhere, and why is it important to get help?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1987

First published

1987

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