Tree Home, Who Lives in Ancient Redwoods? Paperback – April 17, 2026

Tree Home: Who Lives in Ancient Redwoods? is the first story in the Tree Home series, the narrative nonfiction story of Grandfather Red and the wild creatures that call our largest, oldest redwoods "home." Why do these animals need ancient redwoods to live in? Grab your climbing rope and follow Scotty, from the ground up to the highest branches of Grandfather Red, meeting fascinating and endangered species like Giant Barking Salamanders, Pacific Fishers, Spotted Owls, Red Tree Voles, Marbled Murrelets, Flying Squirrels-and even Benny the Banana Slug. Each have a lot to say about their habitat requirements, and how they contribute to the health of the forest.Grandfather Red teaches children how giant redwoods both clean our air and combat global warming, and encourages them to protect our forests.Award winning nature writer, Lori Peelen, explores Grandfather Red's historical timeline, how he protects his "tenants," and how he helps we humans. History, science, conservation, and storytelling come together with vivid, engaging illustrations by Katharine Cameron, bringing this charming, educational graphic novel to life to life. Read aloud: ages 4-10. Read alone:ages 7-10. Read more