 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2019) |
 Hairy Maclary and Friends Logo | |
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy Hairy Maclary's Bone Hairy Maclary Scattercat Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet Slinky Malinki Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness Slinky Malinki Open The Door Schnitzel von Krumm’s Basketwork Schnitzel von Krumm Forget-Me-Not Hairy Maclary, Sit Slinky Malinki Catflaps Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack Scarface Claw Schnitzel von Krumm, Dogs Never Climb Trees Zachary Quack Minimonster Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks Hairy Maclary, Shoo Slinky Malinki Early Bird Scarface Claw, Hold Tight | |
| Author | Lynley Dodd |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lynley Dodd |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's books, picture book |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Website | https://www.hairymaclary.com |
Hairy Maclary and Friends is a series of children's picture books created by New Zealand author and illustrator Dame Lynley Dodd. The popular series has sold over five million copies worldwide.[1] The character Hairy Maclary made his first appearance in 1983 in the book titled Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy.[1] He is the protagonist in twelve books in the series, and there are a further nine books about his friends.[1]
Hairy Maclary's adventures are usually in the company of his other dog friends who include the Dachshund Schnitzel von Krumm, the Dalmatian Bottomley Potts, the Greyhound Bitzer Maloney, the English Mastiff Hercules Morse and the Old English Sheepdog Muffin McLay. The series also features cats Scarface Claw, their formidable opponent, and Slinky Malinki.
According to the books' website, Hairy Maclary is "a small dog of mixed pedigree".[2]
- ^ a b c Fiona Terry (8 August 2008). "Times Online: Interview with Lynley Dodd". London: Times Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 5 May 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Hairy Maclary". www.hairymaclary.com. Retrieved 12 July 2017.