The Truck Cat | 2025 National Simultaneous Storytime Book Companion Activities

Bring The Truck Cat to Life in Your Classroom!

The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel is a heartwarming story about Tinka, a cat who travels across the country in the cabin of a truck with his quiet, thoughtful human companion, Yacoub. As they journey together through motels, rest stops and depots, this beautiful story gently explores themes of belonging, identity, and quiet companionship.

This differentiated book companion is the perfect resource to extend and enrich your students’ reading experience. It includes:

• Acrostic poems and alliteration tasks to spark creativity
• Character profiles and vocabulary investigations for deeper analysis
• Differentiated comprehension questions (with answers) to support understanding
• Colouring pages, word search, and crossword puzzle for fun and engagement

Why teachers love it:

• Encourages thoughtful reflection and creative expression
• Ready to use with minimal prep and answers included
• Ideal for whole-class, small group, or independent activities

Whether you’re exploring themes of travel, identity, or just want to be part of the 2025 National Simultaneous Storytime, this resource gives you everything you need to make The Truck Cat a rich and rewarding reading experience.

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