Hairy Maclary And Zachary Quack

Nov 17, 2024 7:51 AM

Author:Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.

A board book editon of this bestelling Hairy Maclary story. Hairy Maclary is looking for some peace and quiet for his afternoon doze. But everywhere he goes he's followed by an irrepressible yellow duckling, Zachary Quack, who wants to footle and frolic and play. Hairy Maclary keeps trying to skedaddle away only to be followed by the pittery pattery duck! Eventually Hairy Maclary realises that he can't shake off Zachary Quack and they curl up together for a doze in the sun!

Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zealand. She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable HAIRY MACLARY and his friends. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974.

Read all the Hairy Maclary and Friends books by Lynley Dodd!

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; Sniff-Snuff-Snap!; Schnitzel Von Krumm Forget-Me-Not; Slinky Malinki Catflaps; Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers; Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks; Scarface Claw; Schnitzel Von Krumm, Dog's Never Climb Tress; Hairy Maclary, Sit; Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack; Magnet Fun with Hairy Maclary; Hairy Maclary, Shoo; Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library; Slinky Malinki, Open the Door; Slinky Malinki Early Bird; Where is Hairy Maclary?; Sticker Fun with Hairy Maclary; My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes

Reviews

It is great to come across a book that will be enjoyed by the people it is intended for . . . There is so much charming detail to pore over

—— The School Librarian

Chuffing brilliant as ever, as the train might say

—— BBC Parenting

This is a lovely gentle story that has a familiar, traditional feel to it. The illustrations are very detailed and wonderfully busy . . . Each time I looked at the book, I found something new in every picture, and this will hold the attention of even young children

—— Eastern Daily Press

A triumphant tale chock full of delightful illustrations

—— The Good Book Guide

Readers can enjoy the meticulous illustrations of machines at work . . . There are also several different action rhymes to join in with

—— Nursery World

A glorious antidote to boneheaded machismo . . . and a visual feast of wit and boundless imagination. A gem

—— Carousel

The retro superhero Traction Man is back for another madcap domestic adventure . . . All the excellent details in the pictures make this a hugely entertaining story from award-winning author/illustrator

—— tBK Magazine

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