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There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom

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There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom by James Sellick tells the story of a young girl surprised to find a mischievous orangutan in her bedroom. Through their interaction, the orangutan explains why it had to leave its home due to deforestation. The book weaves a meaningful tale highlighting environmental conservation in a manner accessible to children.
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You might enjoy this book if you love beautifully illustrated children's stories that tackle important environmental issues with compassion and creativity. It offers an engaging tale about the impact of palm oil production on wildlife, wrapped in a moving narrative that encourages young readers to think about conservation and empathy for animals.

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There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom

A moving picture book based on the original Greenpeace film that became a viral sensation - revealing the plight of orangutans, the dangers of deforestation, and what we can all do to help.

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A stunning picture book about one little girl and her orangutan friend, based on the Greenpeace film that became a viral sensation.

When a little girl discovers a mischievous orangutan on the loose in her bedroom, she can't understand why it keeps shouting OOO! at her shampoo and her chocolate. But when Rang-tan explains that there are humans running wild in her rainforest, burning down trees so they can grow palm oil to put in products, the little girl knows what she has to do: help save the orangutans!

Published in collaboration with Greenpeace, featuring a foreword from Dame Emma Thompson and brought to life by award-winning illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon, this is a very special picture book with a vital message to share.

Extra pages at the back include information about orangutans and palm oil plus exciting ideas about how young readers can make a difference.

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There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom, written by James Sellick, has been praised for its moving illustrations and compelling story that highlight the plight of orangutans and the impact of deforestation. The book effectively raises awareness of environmental issues and encourages readers to take action.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526362094

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 32

About the Author

James Sellick (Author)

James Sellick is a storyteller based in London. When he's not writing picture books for children, he works at Mother, a creative agency. He loves to use his creative powers for good!

Frann Preston-Gannon (Illustrator)

Frann Preston-Gannon is an award-winning illustrator and author based in south London. Her books include The Journey Home, Dave's Cave and I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree, which was named Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year 2018. She has previously been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She was the first UK recipient of The Sendak Fellowship in 2011, where she was invited to a residency with the master of children's books, Maurice Sendak.

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