Hairy MacLary Rumpus At the Vet

What do our readers think of Hairy MacLary Rumpus At the Vet? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny animal chaos, lively pictures and bouncy rhymes, and many want to hear the story again. A few children find some of the words tricky to read or understand.

What does the Pageticker team say about Hairy MacLary Rumpus At the Vet?

Hairy Maclary’s Rumpus at the Vet is Lynley Dodd at her most gloriously unruly: a tiny twitch sets off a full-scale animal calamity in the vet’s waiting room. The lively rhyme, wonderfully daft names and expressive illustrations make this a brilliant read-aloud for children who enjoy plenty of noise, movement and silliness. Younger listeners may need help with some of the trickier words, but the infectious rhythm makes them well worth tackling.

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What is Hairy MacLary Rumpus At the Vet about?

Hairy Maclary is at the vet's, surrounded by a variety of animals awaiting their turn. Suddenly, chaos erupts, transforming the waiting room into a whirlwind of paws and jaws. What could have caused such a commotion? Join Hairy Maclary and his friends in this lively, rhyming adventure filled with humour and excitement.

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 Rumpus At the Vet

A Tiny Trigger: How can one small event lead to such a huge rumpus at the vet’s?

Animal Personalities: Which animal seems the funniest or most surprising, and what makes you think that?

Waiting Calmly: What could the animals do to make waiting at the vet easier and less chaotic?

Sounds and Silliness: Which words, names or rhymes make the story especially fun to say aloud?