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Slinky MalinkiLynley Dodd
Slinky Malinki
by Lynley Dodd
A black cat who is charming by day becomes a thief by night, collecting the neighbourhood's slippers, gloves and washing into a heap.
A story about animals, funny and rhyming in tone. We would put it with children of 3–5, and at a reading age of about 5 for reading alone.
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Part of a series
This one belongs to the Hairy Maclary and Friends series, so there is more to read if it goes down well — which is worth a great deal with a reluctant reader.
If they like this, try these
Chosen by matching age, reading age, tone and subject — not by what is selling.
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Green Eggs and HamDr Seuss
The Elephant and the Bad BabyElfrida Vipont
There's a Bear on My ChairRoss Collins
Or let them write their own.
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