# Rumpus at the Vet — Hairy Maclary and Friends

> Interactive Hairy Maclary storybook for early literacy development. (iPhone/iPad app by KIWA International Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumpus-at-the-vet/id570057402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KIWA International Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/336728313)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumpus-at-the-vet/id570057402/reviews.md

## What is Rumpus at the Vet?

"Sniffles and snuffles and doses of flu - itches and stitches and tummyache too ..." Hairy Maclary is waiting to see the vet with lots of other pets. Then something happens to turn the waiting room into a kerfuffling scramble of paws, a tangle of bodies and a jumble of jaws ...what can be the matter? Another rumbustious, rhyming romp with Hairy Maclary (from 'Donaldson'd Dairy!') and friends!

Run your fingers over the text to hear the story and touch any word to hear and see it spoken and spelt. You can even colour in pages of the story and record your own voice. Hear the barking dogs and the ferocious yowl of Scarface Claw, all part of the interactive experience, giving children and parents’ hours of fun. This is not only a marvellous story, but a superb aid for early learning and literacy development.

It was thirty years ago that a small black dog stepped out of the imagination of author and illustrator Lynley Dodd and onto the pages of a picture book. This book, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, is now famous the world over and the 20 titles in the Hairy Maclary and friends series have now sold more than six million copies worldwide. 

Features:

• Personalize each book with ‘this book belongs to ...’ page.
• Swipe-to-Read™ the words to hear and playback the story at your own pace.
• Touch-to-Hear™ individual words spoken.
• Touch-to-Spell™ to hear the letters that spell each and every word.
• Auto Play to enjoy the narration.
• Use the My Narration function to read and record the story yourself and customize your book.
• Paint mode can be used on each story page!
• Paint has a paint palette, brush width, move and zoom, and undo abilities!
• Tap the paint palette icon and tap a color to change the paint color!
• Tap the brush palette icon and change the slider to change the brush size!
• Tap the Help menu to learn how to use a KIWA Book

This KIWA Book includes the narration, text, and user interface in this language:

UK English narrated by Kyle Prior

PUFFIN BOOKS
© & ™ Hairy Maclary and Friends, Lynley Dodd, 2012
licensed by Penguin Group (NZ)


NEED HELP? 
Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com 

KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding.

Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com 
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

## Key features

- Swipe-to-Read™ narration
- Touch-to-Hear™ word pronunciation
- Touch-to-Spell™ word spelling
- My Narration recording feature
- Interactive coloring pages
- Personalized 'This book belongs to' page

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumpus-at-the-vet/id570057402/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Dog

*2023-07-15*

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## Frequently asked questions about Rumpus at the Vet

### What is Rumpus at the Vet?

Rumpus at the Vet is an interactive digital storybook based on the popular "Hairy Maclary and Friends" series. It offers features like narrated stories, word pronunciation, spelling, coloring, and custom narration to enhance early learning and literacy.

### What age is Rumpus at the Vet suitable for?

The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young children developing their reading and comprehension skills.

### How does Rumpus at the Vet help with learning?

It aids early learning and literacy development by allowing children to hear stories read aloud, touch words to learn their pronunciation and spelling, and engage with the text through coloring and recording their own voice.

### Can I record my own voice in Rumpus at the Vet?

Yes, the 'My Narration' function allows you to read and record the story in your own voice, personalizing the experience for the child.

### What devices does Rumpus at the Vet support?

Rumpus at the Vet is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering a versatile experience across Apple devices.

### How much does Rumpus at the Vet cost?

The app is a paid application, available for $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all the interactive story features.

### How often is Rumpus at the Vet updated?

The app was last updated on May 3, 2019, to version 3.0.4. While not frequently updated recently, it offers a stable and complete interactive story experience.

### Does Rumpus at the Vet have ads?

Rumpus at the Vet is a paid application and does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted reading experience for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2019-05-03

Update for new SDK and iPhoneX series

### 3.0.3 — 2019-04-18

latest SDK and iPhoneX series support

### 3.0.2 — 2018-02-19

iOS11 Compliance

### 3.0.1 — 2018-02-19

iOS 11 Compliance

### 3.0 — 2018-02-16

Major: 
- iPhone is now a supported device: 
This version of 'Hairy Maclary Rumpus at the Vet' is now universal and can be used on iOS supported devices running iOS 9+ 

Minor: 
- iPad/iPhone feedback support added (E-mail) 
- Minor bug fixes 

Note: Please save any paintings you may have made in previous versions as this version will overwrite any previously saved files.

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