Reddit mentions of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

These are the books I wouldn't be without in a classroom:

• The magic paintbrush is a beautiful story, based on a Chinese fable, with a lovely moral http://www.worldstories.org.uk/stories/story/154-the-magic-paint-brush
  
  
• The dot is wonderful for encouraging those reluctant drawers/writers http://www.peterhreynolds.com/dot/
  
  
• Lima's red hot chilli is awesome for talking about probelm solving http://uk.mantralingua.com/product/limas-red-hot-chilli
  
  
• Handa's surprise is lovely, set in Kenya, great memory activity http://www.walker.co.uk/Handa-s-Surprise-9780744536348.aspx
  
  
• Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's dairy- love the rhymes, and descriptive language (This author has a whole series of lovely to read rhyming books) https://www.amazon.com/Hairy-Maclary-Donaldsons-Dairy-Lynley/dp/1582460590
  
  
• The paperbag princess- challenges gender stereotypes. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240130.The_Paper_Bag_Princess
  
  
• Shh! An adaptation of Jack & the beanstalk, a little bit terrifying (so a good way to talk about those feelings) The kids love it (I guess like people enjoy watching thrillers?!?) Has been a firm favourite with every class I have taught. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/793745.Shhh_
  
  
• We're going on a bearhunt http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201126.We_re_Going_on_a_Bear_Hunt Perfect for retelling outside in the playground.

Congrautlations!! What's her name?

My guess is 2:34 PM, Roll Tide baby!

As for a book, you should read her The Hairy MacLary books. I still love them!!