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Trim the Cat

By Ursula Dubosarsky
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Born on a rocking ship in the middle of the ocean, Trim is no ordinary cat. Fearless, clever and full of heart, Trim sails into stormy seas and on grand adventures with his best friend and fellow explorer Matthew Flinders. But when disaster strikes, Trim must... Read More
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Born on a rocking ship in the middle of the ocean, Trim is no ordinary cat. Fearless, clever and full of heart, Trim sails into stormy seas and on grand adventures with his best friend and fellow explorer Matthew Flinders.

But when disaster strikes, Trim must find courage and hope will he ever see his beloved captain again?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921953491

Publisher: National Museum of Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: National Museum of Australia

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paul Lalo

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ursula Dubosarsky

About the Author

Ursula Dubosarsky wanted to be a writer from the age of six, and is now the author of over 60 books for children and young adults. Her books have won several national and international children's literature prizes, including the NSW, Victorian, South Australian and Queensland Premier's Literary Awards, the Astrid Lindgren award and the Hans Christian Andersen award. This is the very first story she has ever written about a cat!

Paul Lalo was born in France and, in 2004, arrived in Australia to study animation at the Queensland College of Art. Paul has worked as a director, animator and motion designer for TV commercials, music videos and documentaries. Paul is co-founder of Melbourne-based animation boutique Soymilk Studio which specialises in stop-motion and motion design.

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