"In The Truck Cat, 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" - Sandhya Parappukkaran, award-winning author of 'The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name'.
"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" - Just So Stories.
"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" - Paperbark Words.
