SLINKY MALINKI: EARLY BIRD (WAS $16.99)

In this latest picture book in her Hairy Maclary and Friends series, Lynley Dodd captures the essence of cat behaviour with her trademark rhythm and rhyme as Slinky Malinki rouses the family before dawn – (“He tipped over lamps and he sat on their heads, until he had pestered them out of their beds!”) – and then promptly goes back to sleep . . . Slinky Malinki Early Bird follows the mischievous cat as he sneaks out at dawn to explore the neighbourhood and stir up playful trouble. With rhythmic rhyme and bold illustrations, this lively board book captures the humour and energy of Lynley Dodd’s much-loved character.