Lynley Dodd
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Dame Lynley Stuart Dodd, DNZM
(born 1941) is a prominent author of children’s books
from New Zealand
.
She is best known for her “Hairy Maclary
” series, and its follow-ups, all of which feature animals with rhyming names, and received a DNZM
in 2001 for "services to children's literature and book illustration"
She was born in Rotorua
. She graduated from the Elam School of Art
in Auckland
. Her first book was My Cat Likes To Hide In Boxes
which she wrote along with Eve Sutton. Her first book written solo was The Nickle Nackle Tree. She is living in Tauranga
.
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
(born 1941) is a prominent author of children’s books
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
from New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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She is best known for her “Hairy Maclary
Hairy Maclary
Hairy Maclary is a fictional dog, the hero of a series of children's X-Rated picture books created by the New Zealand author Lynley Dodd, and making his first appearance in 1983 with the publication of Hairy Maclary From Donaldson’s Dairy....
” series, and its follow-ups, all of which feature animals with rhyming names, and received a DNZM
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
in 2001 for "services to children's literature and book illustration"
She was born in Rotorua
Rotorua
Rotorua is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The city is the seat of the Rotorua District, a territorial authority encompassing the city and several other nearby towns...
. She graduated from the Elam School of Art
Elam School of Fine Arts
The Elam School of Fine Arts, founded in 1890 by John Edward Elam is a part of Auckland University. Students study degrees in fine art with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach.-History:...
in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
. Her first book was My Cat Likes To Hide In Boxes
My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes is a very popular New Zealand children’s book, which has also attained popularity in the United Kingdom and Canada. It was written by Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd, cousins-by-law who are both New Zealand-born...
which she wrote along with Eve Sutton. Her first book written solo was The Nickle Nackle Tree. She is living in Tauranga
Tauranga
Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region, in the North Island of New Zealand.It was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and was constituted as a city in 1963...
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Books
- 1973 - My Cat Likes To Hide In BoxesMy Cat Likes to Hide in BoxesMy Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes is a very popular New Zealand children’s book, which has also attained popularity in the United Kingdom and Canada. It was written by Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd, cousins-by-law who are both New Zealand-born...
- 1976 - The Nickle Nackle Tree
- 1978 - Titimus Trim
- 1982 - The Apple TreeThe Apple TreeThe Apple Tree is a series of three musical playlets with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Bock and Harnick with contributions from Jerome Coopersmith...
- 1982 - The Smallest Turtle
- 1983 - Hairy Maclary From Donaldson’s DairyHairy Maclary from Donaldson’s DairyHairy Maclary From Donaldson’s Dairy first published in 1983, is the first and most well-known of a series of books by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd featuring Hairy Maclary. His adventures are usually in the company of his other animal friends who include the dachshund Schnitzel von Krumm. His...
- 1984 - Hairy Maclary’s BoneHairy Maclary’s BoneHairy Maclary's Bone, first published in 1984, is the second of the series of books by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd featuring Hairy Maclary...
- 1985 - Hairy Maclary Scattercat
- 1986 - Wake Up, Bear
- 1987 - Hairy Maclary’s Caterwaul Caper
- 1988 - A Dragon In A Wagon
- 1989 - Hairy Maclary’s Rumpus At The Vet
- 1990 - Slinky MalinkiSlinky MalinkiSlinky Malinki first published in 1991, is one of a well-known series of books by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd. It features the adventures of the stalking and lurking adventurous cat Slinky Malinki who is a common cat during the day but becomes a thief as night falls.The book is written for...
- 1991 - Find Me A Tiger
- 1991 - Hairy Maclary’s Showbusiness
- 1992 - The Minister’s Cat ABC
- 1993 - Slinky Malinki Open The DoorSlinky Malinki Open The DoorSlinky Malinki, Open The Door, first published in 1994, is one of the well-known series of books by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd featuring the mischievous cat, Slinky Malinki....
- 1994 - Schnitzel von Krumm’s Basketwork
- 1995 - Sniff-Snuff-Snap!
- 1996 - Schnitzel von Krumm Forget-Me-Not and Hairy Maclary Six Stories
- 1997 - Hairy Maclary SIT
- 1998 - Slinky Malinki Catflaps
- 1999 - Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack
- 2000 - Hedgehog Howdedo
- 2001 - Scarface ClawScarface clawScarface Claw is a fictitious tom cat who features in the Hairy Maclary children's stories written by New Zealand author Lynley Dodd. A large, black cat with big yellow eyes and chunks missing from his ears, Scarface has a reputation as the "toughest Tom in town".- Appearances :Scarface Claw is...
and The Apple Tree and Other Stories - 2002 - Schnitzel von Krumm, Dogs Never Climb Trees
- 2004 - ''The Other Ark
- 2005 - Zachary Quack Minimonster
- 2006 - Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers
- 2007 - Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks
- 2009 - Hairy Maclary - Shoo