Book description
Another rollicking picture book featuring the mighty Scarface Claw in the much-loved Hairy Maclary and Friends series.
It is a peaceful morning and Scarface Claw is happily snoozing in a spot in the sun, tail curled around and feet tucked in.
Suddenly,
there was a shudder and sway,
the whirr…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Scarface Claw, Hold Tight as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
We first found this book in our local library, and we loved it so much we had to buy a copy ourselves. Our toddler loves ‘purr purrs’ and in this book, Scarface Claw, a ferocious tomcat, is asleep on the roof of the car when its owner sets off for a drive. Such adventures ensue, delighting us all. The illustrations and witty rhymes are fun to read and recite (yes, it is another that you end up knowing off by heart!).
From Alys' list on The best picture books to share with your 2.5 year old.
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