There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom: questions to ask and activities to try
A girl finds an orangutan in her bedroom, upset at her shampoo and chocolate. There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom is a moving story about rainforests and palm oil.
What age is it for? There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom is best for ages 3–7. Good for: An orangutan who has lost her home.
There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom (James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- An orangutan who has lost her home
Read it and explain palm oil simply. Check a few labels together and talk about choices you can make.
What it helps with
- Rainforests and deforestation
- Palm oil and choices
- Endangered animals
- Taking action
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who was in the bedroom?”
- “Why was she upset?”
- “What happened to her home?”
- “What is palm oil?”
- “What did the girl do?”
- “What could we do?”
5-minute activities to try together
Label check
Check food labels for palm oil together.
Letter
Write a letter to a company asking them to protect rainforests.
Free printables: There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom worksheet and activity pack
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If your child liked this, try
The Emerald Forest (Catherine Ward and Karin Littlewood)
- Best for
- Orangutans, rainforests and losing a home
- Age
- 3-7
Greta and the Giants (Zoë Tucker and Zoe Persico)
- Best for
- Standing up for the planet, even when you're small
- Age
- 4-8
The Last Tiger (Petr Horáček)
- Best for
- Freedom, animals and caring for wildlife
- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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