The cat's out of the bag: announcing the National Simultaneous Storytime Book for 2025!

The wait it over! 

ALIA is delighted to announce that the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) book for 2025 is The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. 

The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. 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. 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 …

 “The Truck Cat is a story that’s all about belonging and connection” says the book’s author Deborah Frenkel “so it’s an absolute thrill that this book will connect so many readers through National Simultaneous Storytime in 2025. I’m enormously honoured on Tinka the cat’s behalf!”

Illustrator Danny Snell also expressed his excitement about the book’s selection. "I’m so excited for everyone involved with the creation of The Truck Cat – to have the opportunity to share it with so many people across the country through National Simultaneous Storytime is very special.”

Come on down to Eaton Community Library at 10am on the 21st May and enjoy a wonderful story time and craft! 

*no Bookings required