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The Truck Cat, by Deborah Frankel and Danny Snell (Hardcover) (Copy)

The Truck Cat, by Deborah Frankel and Danny Snell (Hardcover) (Copy)

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Some cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats.
But Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives everywhere.

The Australian Library and Information Association and Hardie Grant Children's Publishing proudly present the National Simultaneous Storytime picture book for 2025. The Truck Catis a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.
The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. 

With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by award-winning new voice Deborah Frenkel, The Truck Cat is the perfect book to inspire kindness and compassion in young children everywhere.



Along with his human, Yacoub, Tinka travels roads wide and narrow, near and distant. But no matter how much they travel, home feels very far away – for both of them.

Yacoub drives his truck to make a living, learning the landscape of a new country along the way, and longing for connection. When Tinka and Yacoub are unexpectedly separated, they are determined to find their way back to each other – and, in doing so, might find more than they expected …
HOW IT HELPS YOU

1. YOU WILL LIVE LONGER  - See why here.

2. BETTER BODY AND BRAIN - A study has shown improvement of physical and psychological functioning of older adults through reading to others. Check it out here

3. READING IMPROVES RELATIONSHIPS- Reading has an indirect effect of improving our relationships through increased empathy, a vital trait for successful and rewarding relationships. Although this study was about people, reading about cats should surely provide similar insighst. Read how here

HOW IT HELPS YOUR CAT

1. HAPPIER CAT- as you will be around longer to look after them.

2. MORE ACTIVE CAT -  as you will be able to play more interesting and energetic games with them...and they will love you

3.STRONGER BOND TO YOUR CAT- From reading to them..and through empathy from readings about cats in a different situation. 

When To Use

At night time before bed. In the morning before work. At work. On the beach. Anywhere and everywhere.

When Not To Use

Do not read whilst driving a car.

Or riding a bike.

Or whilst watching tv. 

Some cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats.
But Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives everywhere.

The Australian Library and Information Association and Hardie Grant Children's Publishing proudly present the National Simultaneous Storytime picture book for 2025. The Truck Catis a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.
The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. 

With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by award-winning new voice Deborah Frenkel, The Truck Cat is the perfect book to inspire kindness and compassion in young children everywhere.



Along with his human, Yacoub, Tinka travels roads wide and narrow, near and distant. But no matter how much they travel, home feels very far away – for both of them.

Yacoub drives his truck to make a living, learning the landscape of a new country along the way, and longing for connection. When Tinka and Yacoub are unexpectedly separated, they are determined to find their way back to each other – and, in doing so, might find more than they expected …
HOW IT HELPS YOU

1. YOU WILL LIVE LONGER  - See why here.

2. BETTER BODY AND BRAIN - A study has shown improvement of physical and psychological functioning of older adults through reading to others. Check it out here

3. READING IMPROVES RELATIONSHIPS- Reading has an indirect effect of improving our relationships through increased empathy, a vital trait for successful and rewarding relationships. Although this study was about people, reading about cats should surely provide similar insighst. Read how here

HOW IT HELPS YOUR CAT

1. HAPPIER CAT- as you will be around longer to look after them.

2. MORE ACTIVE CAT -  as you will be able to play more interesting and energetic games with them...and they will love you

3.STRONGER BOND TO YOUR CAT- From reading to them..and through empathy from readings about cats in a different situation. 

When To Use

At night time before bed. In the morning before work. At work. On the beach. Anywhere and everywhere.

When Not To Use

Do not read whilst driving a car.

Or riding a bike.

Or whilst watching tv. 

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