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Slinky Malinki Catflaps

by Lynley Dodd
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Overview

Slinky Malinki wakes from a nap and steps through the catflap. Calling his feline friends to join him, ""they sat in the moonlight's silvery glow, hobnobbing happily, ten in a row."" Until the menacing Scarface Claw makes an unexpected appearance.What happens when cats stroll out the cat door at night? Collect all the Slinky Malinki books!

Slinky Malinki hobnobs with nine other cats in the moonlight, until the cranky and crotchety Scarface Claw disrupts their gathering.

Synopsis

Slinky Malinki wakes from a nap and steps through the catflap. Calling his feline friends to join him, ""they sat in the moonlight's silvery glow, hobnobbing happily, ten in a row."" Until the menacing Scarface Claw makes an unexpected appearance.What happens when cats stroll out the cat door at night? Collect all the Slinky Malinki books!

Children's Literature

Peering through his catflap, Slinky Malinki mischievously disappears into the moonlit night. Curiosity doesn't kill this cat, and in fact, his purrs and meows draw the attention of all other felines, big and small. All the meticulously named cats and kittens join the hobnob at the top of the wall. All is dandy until old, irritated Scarface Claw sneaks his way through, suddenly causing high pitched shrills and hisses. This chain of events lead to much commotion and even disturbs the whole neighborhood. Delightful rhyming is found within all Slinky Malinki books including this one. The rhyme scheme is funny and playful, and young children will enjoy pairing the words that rhyme on every page. Lovely, eye-catching illustrations capture the true spirit of Slinky Malinki and help give vivid images of his adventure. This story is sure to become a favorite.

About the Author, Lynley Dodd

New Zealander LYNLEY DODD is one of the best-known and best-selling picturebook creators in the English-speaking world. She is also the author/illustrator of the Slinki Malinki series.

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Children's Literature - Melinda Medley Sprinkle

Peering through his catflap, Slinky Malinki mischievously disappears into the moonlit night. Curiosity doesn't kill this cat, and in fact, his purrs and meows draw the attention of all other felines, big and small. All the meticulously named cats and kittens join the hobnob at the top of the wall. All is dandy until old, irritated Scarface Claw sneaks his way through, suddenly causing high pitched shrills and hisses. This chain of events lead to much commotion and even disturbs the whole neighborhood. Delightful rhyming is found within all Slinky Malinki books including this one. The rhyme scheme is funny and playful, and young children will enjoy pairing the words that rhyme on every page. Lovely, eye-catching illustrations capture the true spirit of Slinky Malinki and help give vivid images of his adventure. This story is sure to become a favorite.

Book Details

Published
May 1, 2006
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781582461755

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