Hairy Maclary and Friends: Hairy Maclary Scattercat

"Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bouncy and pouncy and toysy and tustly."

Hairy Maclary is in a mischievous mood and looking for some fun! In this classic adventure, everyone’s favorite dog from Donaldson's Dairy is on the prowl, chasing every cat he encounters. From Pimpernel Proudfoot to Butterball Brown, Hairy Maclary has them all running for cover as he "scatters" them across town.

But Hairy Maclary’s luck is about to change. When he comes face-to-face with the toughest tomcat in town—the formidable Scarface Claw—the tables are quickly turned.

With Lynley Dodd’s masterful use of alliteration, rhythmic prose, and iconic illustrations, Hairy Maclary Scattercat is a delightful story about bravery, bluster, and knowing when it's time to head back home. It is a perfect read-aloud book that captures the playful (and sometimes precarious) relationship between cats and dogs.