Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

Enjoy Lynley Dodd’s classic tale with our online interactive storybook.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy became an instant favourite when it was published in 1983, and children today still love following Hairy’s adventures.

From his friends Bottomley Potts and Schnitzel von Krumm, to his big enemy Scarface Claw, there are plenty of characters to meet and enjoy.

With fun rhymes and brilliant illustrations, this is one for the whole family to savour, so get reading below! You can also watch a video with signing.

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