The Old Truck

Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey

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WW Norton & Co
08 March 2024

Picture storybooks; Transport (Children's&YA)

When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family's young daughter.

After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting in the weeds, it's time for the girl to roll up her sleeves. Soon she is running her own busy farm, and in the midst of all the repairing and restoring, it may be time to bring her faithful childhood companion back to life.

With an eye-catching retro design and cleverly nuanced illustrations, The Old Truck celebrates the rewards of determination and the value of imagination.

By: Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 298g
ISBN: 9781324053514
ISBN 10: 1324053518
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 08 March 2024
Recommended Age: From 0 to 4 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

Jerome Pumphrey is an author/illustrator and a graphic designer at The Walt Disney Company. He lives in Clearwater, Florida. Jarrett Pumphrey is an author/illustrator and the former cofounder and CEO of a tech startup. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Reviews for The Old Truck

"""This heartfelt celebration of resilience in the face of change, with a determined black woman at its center, packs a powerful punch. As the old truck stays with its family, this charming book will stay with readers."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""This affectionate, pithy, and eloquent homage to farm life...is uncommonly charming and rewards repeat readings."" -- Booklist (starred review) ""A celebration of diligence and grit, the quiet text conjures a cyclical Giving Tree–reminiscent relationship, but with a healthier, deeply loving dynamic."" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ""This gentle chronicle of years blazes with the power of family, determination, and perseverance."" -- School Library Journal (starred review) ""An instant classic."" -- BookPage (starred review) ""The Old Truck is a quietly powerful ode to hard work and perseverance...Place this beauty on a low shelf with easy access. It will likely be in regular circulation among discerning young readers."" -- Shelf Awareness (starred review) ""Infused with cheer and playfulness."" -- Horn Book Magazine (starred review) ""The Pumphreys have created a book that’s both timeless and au courant."" -- New York Times Book Review ""Quietly lyrical."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"