Posted by sue grannys world at thursday, march 05, 2015. First published in 1990, slinky malinki is the first adventure of lynley dodds famous rapscallion cat. Rapscallion cat slinky malinki likes to get up before everyone. I ordered the book of 5 cat tales, slinky malinkis cat tales, after some troublemaker from australia in my cat group mentioned growing up with the slinky malinki and scarface claw books. She showed up as a stray on the steps of our front deck about six years ago. This resource consists of six pages of varied activities, specifically related to the book slinky malinki, early bird by lynley dodd.
Id only read one slinky malinki book, the original, before i discovered my library system had others. Regardless, if youre looking for childrens books with cats as the main characters, slinky malinki is a fun series to explore. Slinky malinki early bird first published in 2012, is one of a wellknown series of books by new zealand author lynley dodd featuring hairy maclary. This resource is a three page pdf document with activities to do based on the book slinky malinkis christmas crackers by lynley dodd. Author and illustrator dame lynley dodd left will be visiting next week as part of slinky s 25th birthday celebrations.
Slinky malinki by lynley dodd meet your next favorite book. But then slinky malinki opens the final door and comes face to face with his old adversary hairy maclary. Slinky malinki first published in 1990, is one of a wellknown series of books by new zealand author lynley dodd. There is also value on teaching that it is a cat and a bird getting into trouble instead of a child or a person. In this latest picture book in her hairy maclary and friends series, lynley dodd captures the essence of cat behaviour with her trademark rhythm and rhyme as slinky malinki rouses the family. Its easy to read, has a nice rhythm to it, and the pictures are fantastic. Slinky stealing limelight otago daily times online news. Visit your nearest penguin website to find hairy maclary books and merchandise in your region. See more ideas about childrens book illustration, childrens books and book week. It also was a great project book as children used magazine picture collages to create their own what happens when slinky malinki opens a door.
Slinky malinki what were reading space for the butterflies. Reminded me a little of cookies week without all of the explanation. Heres this week s story, the tale of a mischievous cat slinky malinki, read by our coordinator rachael. Lynley dodd, winner of numerous awards for her hugely. Slinky malinki was blacker than black, a stalking, lurking, adventurous cat i think that has to be one of my favourite opening lines of any childrens book and through the books slinky malinki gets up to all sorts of tricks and adventures. Slinky malinki is an adventurous cat, cheeky and cheerful, friendly and fun. Slinky malinki early bird kids books read aloud youtube. And judging by the very slinky malinkiesque attempts at making off with the book whenever kittys back was turned, i rather suspect that we have another small fan in the house. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books and her first hairy maclary adventure was published in 1983.
This enables teachers to provide students with meaningful experiences with th. I ordered the book of 5 cat tales, slinky malinki s cat tales, after some troublemaker from australia in my cat group mentioned growing up with the slinky malinki and scarface claw books. If the gruffalo is getting a book week hiatus this year, why not go for stick man. This resource is a three page pdf document with activities to do based on the book slinky malinki s christmas crackers by lynley dodd. Although there are many beautiful books about christmas trees, this is the perfect book to read with my daughter cam this year as we prepare to decorate our. We have one of the slinky malinki books, and as we were searching for a name it occurred to me that our kitty looked a lot like the slinky malinki character though our slinky is female. The mischief slinky malinki and stickybeak sid get into is just hilarious, going room to room wreaking havoc. Pg 1 cover page pg 2 retell worksheet with words and hand dr. The original slinky malinki yellow slinky has been a firm favourite around here for ages, and when kitty found purple slinky in the library she snatched it up in delighted recognition of the one cat that she doesnt run away from shes not a fan of the real life versions. While hairy maclary from donaldsons dairy is usually the star of the show, cat kleptomaniac slinky malinki also makes a stellar book week costume.
The youngest received this book for christmas, and like the other slinky malinki books in his collection, this one certainly didnt disappoint. My term 1 author study was none other than eric carle which the children absolutely loved. Sep 16, 2016 slinky malinki captured my heart, not because of her sweet disposition and loving ways but in spite of them. If you look above, there is a photo of the book add from amazon with a picture of the character.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Slinky malinki world book day costume world book day. As the proud owner of a very slinky malinki like cat, i fell in love with it. Slinky malinki may be cheeky and cheerful, but hes a feline leading a double life. We had a bowl of dry food out for another cat we were feeding at.
Hes fascinated by the illustrations and the rhythm of the book keeps him interested. Slinky malinkis christmas crackers i first fell in love with lynley dodds books back in the hairy maclary days and have to say i still cant get enough. See more ideas about author studies, book activities and book week. The book is written with rhythmic, rhyming text and is popular with preschool age children. Mar 12, 2018 slinky is named after the cat from the slinky malinki childrens books, because she fits the description exactly except in the book slinky is a boy. Pdf slinky malinki open the door download full pdf. This pdf file contains worksheets that are primarily comprehension and vocabulary based. I came across slinky malinki while in london about 10 years ago. Slinky malinki lynley dodd, author, lynley dodd, illustrator. By night he turns into a thief, prowling the neighborhood for an odd assortment of goods. When i was pregnant with my son, i had to buy it for his book collection. The illustrations are fun and colorful and id only read one slinky malinki book, the original, before i discovered my library system had others.
The book is written for preschool children, with rhythmic, rhyming text. Aug 15, 2017 in this latest picture book in her hairy maclary and friends series, lynley dodd captures the essence of cat behaviour with her trademark rhythm and rhyme as slinky malinki rouses the family. A board book version of this bestselling picture book. Jan 05, 2017 rachels mom reads aloud the book slinky malinki, open the door by lynley dodd. Share your best costumes and how you made t book character costume ideas the organised housewife needing some inspiration for your school book week, book character parade, there are ideas to help you create something fun at home with your kids. Author and illustrator dame lynley dodd left will be visiting next week as part of slinkys 25th birthday celebrations. This is the board book edition of the classic picture book. Im still a little in shock because last week vickie managed to find a peter bently book that i hadnt seen before and it looks just as good as all the others, and is now firmly on the wish list. Children can choose their favourite book and think creatively to design a new front cover for it. She chose this book as its a bedtime favourite and were both crazy cat ladies. Author study lynley dodd and her friend hairy maclary. Buy slinky malinki, open the door book online at low.
Saying goodbye to slinky malinki gardening nirvana. Hes nothing more than some cardboard and creativity. Will slinky malinki and syd the rainbow lorikeet open the door to more trouble than they can handle. Also read the hairy maclary books too, they sound awesome with a scottish accent the kids tell me.
A brand new story in verse about mischievous slinky malinki from the author of hairy maclary from donaldsons dairy. Slinky malinki early bird what were reading space for. Slinky malinki was blacker than black, a stalking and lurking adventurous cat, he had bright yellow eyes and a warbling wail, and a kink at the end of his very long tail. You could then combine the childrens story writing and make a. I looked them up online and discovered that the least expensive way to get a taste of. Jul 22, 2015 slinky malinki, published in 1990, was slinky s first starring role. Worksheets for slinky malinki, early bird by lynley dodd.
Browse over educational resources created by jody ward in the official teachers pay teachers store. Jan 01, 1991 slinky malinki may be cheeky and cheerful, but hes a feline leading a double life. Slinky malinkis christmas crackers board book lynley dodd. Emilia, 4, dressed up as slinky malinki from hairy maclary author lynley dodds stories. Slinky is named after the cat from the slinky malinki childrens books, because she fits the description exactly except in the book slinky is a boy. Lynley dodd captures the essence of cat behaviour in her trademark rhythmic rhyme as slinky malinki rouses the family before dawn and then promptly goes back to bed. Slinky malinki, published in 1990, was slinkys first starring role. Buy slinky malinki, open the door book online at best prices in india on. Buy slinky malinki, open the door hairy maclary and friends new ed by dodd, lynley isbn. So happy to see another slinky malinki book out, read them to my son when he was young, now i am reading them to kindergarten children here in the usa and they love them. It has become a bestselling bedtime storybook in new zealand.
Heres this weeks story, the tale of a mischievous cat slinky malinki, read by our coordinator rachael. With words like pilfering and rapscallion embedded into the rhyming story, this is a great book for vocabulary development for preschool through grade 2. Last term we studied the hairy maclary series of books as well as many others by new zealand author lynley dodd. When slinky malinki and stickybeak sid are left in the house on their own, they cause absolute mayhem by opening all the craefully shut doorsi the house a leave a trailof detruction from bathroom to bedroom to kitchen. We had a bowl of dry food out for another cat we were feeding at the time and she helped herself. Like the official hairy maclary page to hear more about the adventures of hairy maclary and his rapscallion gang. The rhythm and rhyme in this book is first rate, helping keep little ones interested. World book day what to wear great costume ideas here for world book day on 5 march. Book study slinky malinki by lynley dodd this pack contains 9 pages in total. Slinky malinki, open the door gold star first readers by lynley dodd and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Slinky malinki, open the door hairy maclary and friends. Slinky malinki captured my heart, not because of her sweet disposition and loving ways but in spite of them. Do go and say hi to lucy and kelle and see what theyve been reading, and if youve seen something you think we all ought to be reading, please join in the linky.
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