Hairy Maclary and Friends: Slinky Malinki, Open the Door

"Slinky Malinki, with a flick of his tail, could open a door or a box or a bale."

Slinky Malinki has a new and very troublesome skill: he has learned how to open doors. Left home alone with his friend Hairy Maclary, the sleek black cat decides to go on a grand tour of the house, opening every door he finds to see what’s hidden behind them.

From the bathroom to the bedroom, and even the forbidden kitchen cupboards, Slinky Malinki and a bewildered Hairy Maclary leave a trail of chaos in their wake. With each turn of a handle, the mess grows, leading to a hilarious climax when the family finally returns home.

Lynley Dodd’s masterful use of rhythm and rhyme makes this a fantastic read-aloud story, while the detailed illustrations of Slinky’s agile acrobatics and Hairy Maclary’s wide-eyed expressions bring the household mayhem to life. Slinky Malinki, Open the Door is a playful reminder of the trouble pets can get into when they finally figure out how things work!