Slinky Malinki
By Lynley Dodd
The Story
A rascally cat named Slinky Malinki turns into a nighttime thief, sneaking off to steal all sorts of things — until morning arrives and crime doesn't pay.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves a character who's just a little bit naughty, Slinky Malinki turns mischief into a rollicking rhyme.
- Big idea: Even the sneakiest streak of naughtiness catches up with you eventually.
- Vibes: Playful, rascally, rhythmic and a little bit wicked in the best way
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about mischievous animal characters
- love rhyming text with a bouncy read-aloud rhythm
- are working on understanding that actions have consequences
- like to spot a sneaky character up to no good
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What kinds of things do you think Slinky Malinki went out to steal at night?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Slinky Malinki felt when morning came and his thieving caught up with him?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever done something you knew you probably shouldn't have?
- Imagination: If you were sneaking around at night like Slinky Malinki, where would you go?
- Language & rhyme: Can you say 'Slinky Malinki' as fast as you can three times in a row?
