This book reminded me a lot of the “Frog and Toad” series. The characters friendship and adventures are fun for kids. The flow of the story is mapped out well, too. One critique I have is that there were a lot of characters. I feel like that could be overwhelming for kids sometimes. However, I liked how it was chunked in smaller sections to break the stories down for readers who may just be getting into chapter books or graphic novels.

I started laughing again just trying to think how to describe this book. This is a graphic novel for very young children who can feel very accomplished learning to read this on their own. Tree Head and Cabin Head have several adventures in this whimsical world where everyone has something on their head. My favorite is probably the one where they're digging for treasure and trying to figure out how the treasure makes it on the map.

This is the first children’s book I have tried to rate on Goodreads. I recently signed up with NetGalley so I want to thank them for the ARC as I learn the ins and out of reviewing books for them!

I work in a public library and I can already think of a handful of my young patrons who will see this book, (should my manager decide to order our branch a copy) and will be drawn to it and want to check it out. Even if our branch manager never comes across this title on their own,(perhaps this lowly public service clerk might recommend this selection in an email to said manager), my young patrons could potentially order this title in from one of many libraries across our province so I know that come September, when this book is published, I predict that I will see this book coming and going often for our graphic novel readers.

I think it would make a great book for kids who are on the cusp of leaving easy reader picture books behind but still appreciate a silly story. This book did have a number of chapters which were short sweet, perfect for a parent reading to their child or for a child reading for themselves.

The reason I requested to read an ARC of this book in the first place was the title catching my eye. In 2023 I built a little free library outside my cabin at the lake, in amongst the trees and I thought this book would be perfect for my younger patrons who visit my library while visiting their grandparents at the lake.

When I actually read this book, as a 50 year old woman, I couldn’t quite relate to the concept of all these ‘heads’ right away. I think I need to delve further into reading more children’s books! I have been trying to make a point of educating myself to read more kids books when I have the time at work. When I began my library position I had previously spent two decades providing childcare from my home so I have spent years reading books to babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Maybe I had read my fill of kids books after all those years but with so many authors and books out there, one could be working full time in a library like myself for decades and never really familiarize themselves with every single book in the building!

I do know that our library has a copy of Scott Campbell’s Hug Machine and despite being over a decade old, the title was recognizable to me, meaning that I’ve had to pull it off the shelf to send it out into circulation to other libraries in the area. Which also means I’ve had to reshelve the book when it makes its way back to us. That in itself means that Cabin Head and Tree Head is sure to be successful once it hits the library heads in the fall! Or at least this old librarian has high hopes for it! I’m happy I gave it a go and ultimately have to give the author credit for creating a very unique book with characters unlike anything else I’ve come across. Decent illustrations that kids will enjoy fill the 87 pages of the book.

This is such a whimsical, unique, funny premise! Yet all sprinkled with the powers of community, friendship, and tacos! I think I laughed on every page. Love the format and the illustrative style and I think it’s great for all ages.

Thank you NetGalley, Tundra Books, and Scott Campbell for access to Cabin Head and Tree Head.

Cabin Head and Tree Head is a hilarious book that follows two main characters Cabin Head and Tree Head through a selection of short stories with other characters who also have something on their head. Scott Campbell does a great job of drawing the readers into the silly stories that would hold children's attention.

This graphic novel style book would be a great fit for children who enjoy stories like Ben Clanton's Narwhal and Jelly.

An irreverent silly story perfect for young readers looking to transition into early chapter graphic novels. Cabin Head and Tree Head go about their silly business with various other "Heads" in a collection of 6 short graphic novel stories. Each story tells a different little adventure, all of which are wrapped up rather nicely. The duo/buddy comedy component makes this perfect for readers who love Narwhal and Jelly, Elephant and Piggie, and other beloved friend duos while the absurdity of characters who all of something on their head, will delight many a young reader.

For this review I brought in the expert, my 6 year old. Immediately we had 1 question going into the book; do they know cuphead and mughead?
The answer was no, but my son sat with me to read the entire book in 1 sitting because he was desperate to find out. This is a comic style book that consists of multiple “chapters”. Some of them I found a bit redundant, (my son thought this was hilarious) but other parts of the story I was also cracking up.

Is it a highly educational kids book?

No.

Cabinhead tells treehead like 4 times not to eat a painting of a taco because it is not a real taco, and what does he do?

He eats the painting.

However it is a highly entertaining kids book, and earns the 6 year old seal of approval in our house.

I was delighted to see Scott Campell's amazing art in this graphic novel. Every object is turned into a whimsical character "head"
Swimming Pool Head is definitely my favorite, and I really like Library Head too.
The characters are extremely polite to each other, and the positive attitudes each "head" has adds to the gentle otherness of the stories.
Problem solving, sharing, solving mysteries, and just being good friends are all themes in this fabulous graphic novel/comic style book.
I cannot wait for more of these!

Cabin Head and Tree Head is an inventive graphic novel with humor, heart, and even some small lessons. The simple, de saturated yet colorful art contributes well to the premise of there being a different "Head" for pretty much everything. I think kids will enjoy the possibilities of what might be on top of a Head.
The problems for the characters to solve are ones that kids will likely experience, whether overreacting to a haircut because it wasn't what you pictured, or having a hard time saying goodbye to your friends, or trying to find buried treasure in the yard. The plot and pictures are easy to follow and fun to look at, with things going on in the background that make just looking at the pictures interesting.

Unassuming and obscure at first, this little graphic novel quicky turned into a heart-warming, snort-inducing, fabulously meta piece of magic. I am obsessed! Very much in the cozy friendship adventure vein of Frog and Toad, Bear and Bird and Narwhal and Jelly, Cabin Head and Tree Head bring a fresh perspective that is very much left of centre.

Scott C's art is a delight. The warm tones and expressive faces of the little heads are perfectly matched with their earnest personalities and relatably big feelings. The layout is clear, font is easy to read and the language is a nice mix of simple with a sprinkling of specific terms and tier two vocab words. It's well pitched for the target demographic of newly independent readers, and will undoubtedly be enjoyed by their grownups too.

What a joy! I can't wait for more stories from the world of the Heads!

Pros: The layout of the book is very attractive, and I found the colors and art appealing, as well. The stories were on par with a lot of the other early graphic novels out there.

Cons: I did not care for the characters or world buildilng and I have serious doubts that kids will, either.

This was so fun and quirky. A great option for people who prefer graphic novel style writing. The illustrations were brilliant. My son loved it.

This book is delightfully strange. From the first time I saw an image from it, I knew I wanted it for our library. It will not be for everyone, but for some readers, this will be perfect! I’ve preordered it for the library and might by a copy for myself as well.

Netgalley ARC - 4.5 stars! This is a little kooky but funny once you get into it. I like the characters and wholesome vibes and I think kids will also like it. I don't like how vague it is about how the building heads work because like... cabinhead and treehead are inside a library or a hospital after we meet libraryhead and hospitalhead. Do they climb in their mouth? Nitpick aside this is fun.

Love the art style! This is a really sweet, quirky, and fun graphic novel that would be great for earlier readers. The language and stories are fairly simple; even so, they're engaging and goofy, and just the right kind of weird humor that kids love. This is a super fun world, and I definitely want to read more from it.

"Cabin Head and Tree Head" is a bizarre yet hilarious middle grade graphic novel by Scott Campbell. It follows Cabin Head (a being with a cabin on their head) and Tree Head (a being with a tree on their head) as they go about their lives in a land where everyone has something on their head (library, trash can, outhouse, etc.) including people. The silly adventures will appeal to young readers looking for funny friends. A recommended purchase for graphic novel collections.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in return for a honest review. Cabin Head and Tree Head is a wonderful comic style story collection. The illustrations have so much to look at, and the stories were really fun to read. I love the premise of all the different heads, and the different ways all the characters look and act. Overall a really great kids book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Scott Campbell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is both the dumbest and the coolest concept. The illustrations and entire concept of this book are so unique! I loved looking at all the different types of heads, and Cabin Head and Tree Head played off of each other so well. My only qualm was the humor wasn’t always hitting, BUT this is a children’s book. I compare this humor to Captain Underpants and can see similar types of kids enjoying both! I would like to hang with all the Heads again!

This book is pure genius - a world where everyone has something quirky on their head that becomes part of their identity e.g POOL-HEAD, VOLCANO-HEAD. Who would have thought that Cabin Head and Tree Head would become my new favorite dynamic duo?
The adventures these characters embark on had me genuinely laughing out loud! I found myself eagerly turning pages to see what ridiculous situation they'd find themselves in next.
And those illustrations? Absolutely WONDERFUL! They capture the whimsical nature of this universe perfectly, bringing these oddball characters to vibrant life.
Don't be fooled into thinking this is just for kids. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent in this weird and wonderful world. The storylines are surprisingly unique and refreshing in today's book market.
If you're looking for something creative, utterly original, and guaranteed to bring some joy to your day, you absolutely need this book in your life. My cheeks still hurt from smiling so much!
Thank you NetGalley & Tundra Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Cabin Head and Tree Head is a collection of graphic short stories perfect for younger elementary students. It is a great way to introduce kiddos to reading graphic novels, as that is a skill that I believe should be taught. They are silly and would work really well for kids that are ready for transitional chapter books like late 1st, all of 2nd, and the beginning of 3rd grade.

The writing is clever, the illustrations draw in the reader. I am excited to add this title and future titles in this series to my collection.

Thank you to Net Galley and Tundra Books Group for the DRC. All opinions are my own.