Books like Hairy Maclary Scattercat
By Lynley Dodd
For the kid who loves a good chase and a bigger laugh when the chaser gets chased right back, this one delivers both. Bouncy, rollicking, and full of comic momentum.
A boy sets off to buy simple things like a carrot, a hat, and a cake, but every shop hands him the wrong item entirely — a growing parade of mixed-up animals instead.
When neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, an elderly man and his fine cat Tabby agree to walk her dog Zeke for a week — only to discover Zeke tugs, wraps leashes around trees, and chases every dog in sight.
A drowsy dog just wants a quiet nap, but a bouncy little duckling named Zachary Quack keeps trailing after him, pittery-pattering and pestering him to play.
A small shaggy dog sets off for a walk through town, picking up one furry friend after another, until the whole gang runs smack into Scarface Claw, the toughest cat around, and must race home.
An adopted dog named Cooper refuses to act like a dog — he'd rather drive the family car, go to the ballet, and travel than fetch or sit — so his new family has to adjust to his quirky ways.
A young dinosaur catches the flu and has to visit the doctor, at first acting cranky and scared before learning that juice, rest, and following the doctor's advice are the way to feel better.
A man and his little dog head out early one winter morning to learn how to ski, but a run-in with a curious moose sends them flying through the air and hanging above a snowy abyss.
A new housekeeper takes every instruction on her to-do list exactly at its word — dressing a chicken, dusting furniture, and more — with hilariously literal results.
A gassy pet donkey gets stuck in a hole dug by a mole during a stroll, and accidentally kicks the ass of a snooty Scottish lass riding her prize-winning donkey nearby.
A dog named Rover hides from a rainstorm in his snug doghouse, but a soggy parade of animals squeezes in beside him one by one — until a skunk arrives and changes everything.
Two kids stuck inside on a rainy day get an uninvited visitor — a tall cat in a striped hat who promises fun and games while their mother is away.
A boy welcomes a hungry moose with a muffin, but one muffin leads to jam, then a trip to the store for more mix, spinning into one favor after another.
