Where the Bamboo Grows

Where the Bamboo Still Grows is a lyrical picture book about home, habitat loss, and the quiet strength of beginning again.

When their bamboo forest begins to disappear, a panda family must leave the only home they have ever known. Guided by a wise crane, they journey across misty mountains and winding rivers, following the promise of bamboo wherever it may grow.
Along the way, they discover that maps do not always tell the whole story—and that home can exist beyond the lines drawn on a page.

At last, in the high forests of Bod (Tibet), they find refuge where the bamboo still grows.

Gentle and atmospheric, this story introduces children to themes of environmental change, habitat loss, and displacement, while offering a deeper reflection for adults. It honors families everywhere who have had to leave one home and begin again in another, carrying memory, language, and hope with them.

Perfect for ages 5–8, and for readers of all ages who believe that home is more than a place; it is something carried in the heart.