The New Old Truck – 100th Birthday Edition

Old Truck backfires, graunches gears, wont start and often has to be towed. Retired, rejected and shut up in a shed, Old Truck feels old and useless. Is this the end for Old Truck? In this heart-warming true story, Old Truck discovers he is not old and useless but unique and special.

The real Old Truck. a rare 1921 Model 10 Republic, has been featured in newspapers, magazines and on TV.

This special edition includes photos of his 100th birthday in 2021, along with fascinating information about his heritage and his remarkable restoration on Silodale Farm.

A charming New Zealand-based yarn… beautiful, expressive watercolor images illustrating details of farm life … shows the joy in restoring a farm stalwart.’- Kirkus Reviews

I love it, the kids love it, the teachers love it. Children wanted it read again and again!
-Fiona Gallagher, Teacher, Wee Nippers Early Childhood Centre

Paperback: 210x277mm, 40pp
Cover: Laminate gloss, embossed title, gold foil effect
ISBN: 978-0-473-633837

Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2014
1st Picture Book 6 years and over
1st Best Cover Design