{"product_id":"9781761215766","title":"The Truck Cat","description":"Author: Deborah Frenkel\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761215766\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 11 Nov 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 32 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Truck Cat \u003c\/i\u003eis a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by award-winning new voice Deborah Frenkel, \u003ci\u003eThe Truck Cat \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect book to inspire kindness and compassion in young children everywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSome cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBut Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives \u003c\/i\u003eeverywhere\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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 …\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAwards \u0026amp; acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA #1 bestselling picture book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Book Council of Australia, Winner of the Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's Book Council of Australia, Shadow Judging Winner of the Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian Book Industry Awards, Winner of the Children's Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSW Literary Awards, Shortlisted for the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Truck Cat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘In \u003ci\u003eThe Truck Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, Deborah Frenkel’s beautiful writing takes the reader on a gentle and often amusing ride. Yacoub’s story is one of resilience, yearning and sighs of sadness. Tinka the cat makes sure there is sunshine and smiles along the way. Danny Snell’s gorgeous colour palette splashes movement and life on every page. From vignettes to double page spreads, the combination of art and text presents a heartfelt, hopeful story of finding home … A must-read picture book’ \u003cb\u003eSandhya Parappukkaran, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘At a time when the world is in turmoil, much of it due to ignorance, intolerance and bigotry, there could not be a more timely choice for a book that will bring children right across the country together, in a glorious celebration and a move towards greater acceptance and empathy.’\u003cb\u003e Just So Stories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘an excellent picture book. It combines great storytelling with poignant and heartwarming emotions of loss, companionship and love. It is pitched perfectly to entertain and move young readers, as well as to gently open their hearts and minds.’ \u003cb\u003ePaperbark Words\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘Who knew so much love could be encapsulated in only 30 pages?! A picture book for all ages, and for everyone, human or feline’ \u003cb\u003eReadings, Best Picture Books of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘This impactful story is shared through the blend of Danny Snell’s beautiful illustration and Deborah Frenkel’s heartfelt words and is a touching reminder that “home is everywhere.”’ \u003cb\u003eOur Bookish Days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n ‘Themes of immigration, belonging, identity and home, run strong through this narrative. It tugs at the heartstrings and is so thought provoking … This is a book that adults and children will admire and want to read over and over.’ \u003cb\u003eGet Kids Booked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eThe Truck Cat\u003c\/i\u003e is everything a good picture book should be. It is understated yet unpredictable and delivers a story that grows in the reader’s mind over time, always inviting a revisit ... The story splits into two threads, then comes together at the end to meaningfully bind themes of home, belonging and the migrant experience.’ \u003cb\u003eNSW Literary Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout National Simultaneous Storytime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Now in its 25th year, National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) has grown and grown, and in 2024 attracted over TWO MILLION registered participants!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n NSS is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) with the aims of encouraging young children to read and enjoy books as well as teach them the value of literacy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. ALIA and Hardie Grant Children's Publishing are thrilled to announce that \u003ci\u003eThe Truck Cat\u003c\/i\u003e by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell is the NSS title for 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Get ready to join in on the fun when NSS sweeps the country yet again on Wednesday 21 May 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Head to \u003cb\u003ewww.alia.org.au\/nss\u003c\/b\u003e for more information.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521310576798,"sku":"TLD-9781761215766","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761215766.jpg?v=1771300613","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761215766","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}