![]() Today, Lynley is a big fan of Quentin Blake 'because of his humour and very clever art work. It comes as no surprise that, as a child, she adored Dr Seuss because of his 'crazy sounds and the fact that he took such liberties with the English language.' Other favourite authors included A A Milne and the fairy tales of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together perfectly in books like Slinky Malinki and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. His adventures are usually in the company of his friends who include the dachshund. Hairy Maclary is the hero of a series of childrens picture books created by the New Zealand author Dame Lynley Dodd. All the favorite characters from Lynley Dodds book series ready to print and display. There was no looking back as Lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Hairy Maclary from Donaldsons Dairy and Friends. She began to work as a freelance illustrator and collaborated with author Eve Sutton on My Cat Likes To Hide in Boxes. ![]() ![]() ![]() She went on to teach art before taking a break to start a family. Written and illustrated by New Zealander Lynley Dodd, the book has delighted generations and can be enjoyed time and again by children and adults alike. Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture. Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is the first in the classic children’s series, originally published over 30 years ago. ![]()
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