Slinky Malinki

Slinky 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 pre-school children, with rhythmic, rhyming text. It has become a best-selling bedtime story book in New Zealand.