Hairy Maclary 4.0.9

The beloved classic, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, is now available as an interactive KIWA Book featuring enchanting narration by David Tennant, recognized for his work in Good Omens and Doctor Who. This edition also offers video narration in three sign languages: New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN), and American Sign Language (ASL).

This interactive experience allows readers to engage deeply with the story; users can run their fingers over the text to hear the narrative, touch individual words for pronunciation and spelling, and even color pages while recording their own voice. The auditory elements include the charming barks of dogs and the notorious yowl of Scarface Claw, ensuring hours of entertainment for both children and parents. Beyond its delightful storytelling, this format serves as an excellent resource for early learning and literacy development.

Introduced thirty years ago by author and illustrator Lynley Dodd, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy quickly gained worldwide acclaim, contributing to over six million copies sold across twenty titles in the Hairy Maclary and Friends series.

This KIWA Book masterfully combines straightforward narrative with a rhythmic and rhyming structure, complemented by Dodd’s vibrant watercolor illustrations that bring to life a host of spirited characters.

Features include:

• Language button for access to the Australian Sign Language feature.
• Swipe-to-Read™ functionality allowing users to hear and read at their own pace.
• Touch-to-Hear™ option for listening to individual words.
• Touch-to-Spell™ feature to hear spelling of every word.
• Auto Play mode for enjoying uninterrupted narration.
• My Narration function to record personal readings and customize the book.
• Paint mode available on each story page with a variety of tools:
• • A paint palette for color selection.
  • Brush width adjustment.
  • Movable zoom features for detailed coloring.
  • Undo capabilities for seamless correction.

This interactive KIWA Book offers narration, text, and user interface in the following languages:

• UK English narrated by David Tennant (Doctor Who)
• AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) signed by Alex Jones
• ASL (American Sign Language) signed by Alex Jones
• NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) signed by Josje Lelijveld

© & ™ Hairy Maclary and Friends, Lynley Dodd, 2010. Licensed by Penguin Group (NZ).

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