There’s a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom (2021), written by James Sellick and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon, follows a young girl who discovers a mischievous orangutan named Rang-Tan in her bedroom. Rang-Tan explains that she is upset because humans are destroying her rainforest home to plant palm oil trees. The girl learns that palm oil is used in many everyday products, and she decides to take action. She writes letters to companies and educates her friends and family about the importance of protecting orangutans and their habitats. The book concludes with practical steps readers can take to help, such as choosing products with sustainable palm oil and supporting conservation efforts.


