Gig Harbor and Puyallup Little Free Libraries visited by TORC the CAT

Making a Difference, One Book at a Time! #SMILESwithTORC

TORC visited 15 Little Free Libraries in Gig Harbor and Puyallup, Washington, where he donated 42 books. The first-time finders got a coloring book as a bonus to the matching TORC the CAT children's books.

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TORC the CAT is a fictional character based on a real tuxedo cat who was rescued from an animal shelter in Washington State, USA. Torc is loving, adventurous and very chatty, and he loves to explore new places and things. He has two book series: TORC the CAT discoveries and TORC the CAT short stories, which aim to bring the joy of reading and discovery to children from all walks of life.

TORC the CAT discoveries in North America part 1

TORC the CAT discoveries in North America Coloring Book part 1

TORC the CAT discoveries in North America part 2

TORC the CAT discoveries in North America Coloring Book part 2

TORC the CAT discoveries on the Farm

TORC the CAT discoveries on the Farm Coloring Book

TORC the CAT saves the bunny

Currently, there are 4 children’s books and 3 coloring books featuring TORC and his adventures in the animal kingdom. Click HERE for the full TORC the CAT book colllection.

In 2022 TORC visited 297 Little Free Libraries in 8 States (Washington State, Oregon, Utah, California, Nevada, Montana, Arizona and Florida), where he donated 944 TORC Books. Read more about his efforts at: www.torcthecat.com/smileswithtorc

What is a Little Free Library (LFL)? It’s a network of book exchanges, a way for you to read and share in your neighborhoods. They are always free. When you’ve finished reading, return the book to the library from were you got it or any other LFL. Or bring back a different book to share with others. Check out the map at https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/ to find LFLs near you.

Early child literacy plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the new generation and unfortunately one of the biggest challenges for low-income families with regard to early literacy is the lack of access to books in their household.

TORC’s children’s books aim to bring the joy of reading and discovery to children and to help their imaginations wander the globe with him on his dreams of adventure, while the coloring books help kids develop color recognition, motor skills, grip control and patience.  These skills form the foundation for early learning success and child development.

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