Cabin Head and Tree Head

by Scott Campbell

Jump headfirst into the hilarious world of renowned creator Scott C. in this graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers and best buddies of all ages.

Book 1 includes 6 laugh-out-loud adventures in a universe where everyone is a Head! Includes bonus Storytime with Library Head, Pool Party with Pool Head and Drawing Time with Box of Crayons Head.

Whether drawing or hiding or just saying HELLO or BYE BYE, Cabin Head and Tree Head are irresistible buddies who have fun together, support one another's ideas (digging for treasure without a map) and help one another overcome challenges (bad leafcuts!). These are lighthearted tales of two pals who think differently — and entirely embrace it — set in a wonderfully off-the-wall world of equally unforgettable characters such as Automobile Head, Volcano Head and Trash Can Head. Readers of all ages will laugh their heads off and fall head over heels for these goofy, good-natured pals.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Humor, Childrens, Friendship, Fantasy, Juvenile

88 pages, Hardcover

Published September 30, 2025

About the author

Scott Campbell (born December 28, 1973), known professionally as Scott C., is an American artist and production designer, known for his work for LucasArts and Double Fine Productions.

Source: Wikipedia.

For books by Scott Campbell authored as Scott C., see his other author page.

Reviews

[Marc *Dark Reader with a Thousand Young! Iä!* · Rating 5 out of 5]

So strange a concept, executed with no need for explanation via simple but charming artwork and characters that exude dopey kindness.

It's adorable, goofy fun, stuffed with raw positivity. Everyone should read it, just pick it up for a couple minutes while browsing at the bookstore. It will put a smile on your face.

[Tom Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely one of the most hilarious and mental things I've ever read.

[Jochen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zelf heb ik leren lezen met An, Jan, Pa, Ma en mol in de tuin van pa*. Dat het met mij als lezer is goed gekomen, mag een wonder heten. Gelukkig zijn er vandaag de dag verhalen als 'Huishoofd en Boomhoofd'. Twee personages, eentje met een huis op het hoofd, de andere met een boom, beleven de meest absurde avonturen tussen andere personages zoals bibliotheekhoofd en dixiehoofd (want ja, een dixie op het hoofd). Heel soms wat cliché, veel vaker absurd en hilarisch. Een boek dat jonge lezers niet onderschat, maar wel toont wat er allemaal kan met een beperkte woordenschat, een beetje lef en tonnen humor. Komt wel goed met dat leesniveau van de volgende generatie!
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* Met die mol liep het trouwens niet goed af, kwam om het leven door een doek met benzine. Van een wijze levensles gesproken!

[Mehsi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Illustraties/kleur/font/design van karakters: ergggg leuk en tof. Daar genoot ik het meeste van en dat is ook waarom ik bleef lezen.
Verhaal: Meh. Korte verhaaltjes over maffe dingen die monsters/karakters met dingen op hun hoofd doen maar ik vond het gewoon erg saai en niet per se haha?
Karakters: Meh. Ik vond het leuk dat er zoveel variatie was maar dat was het eigenlijk wel.

Ik had meer verwacht vooral omdat ik Jon Klassen en Ben Clanton (die het blijkbaar allebei erg leuk vonden) erg leuk vind qua werk.

[Elle · Rating 1 out of 5]

After 19 pages of hellos plus another story, “portraits” that still didn’t draw me in, I said goodbye. (DNF - pg 33/ 42%)

[Paul Mirek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop the presses, we've got a live one! I found this on a list of top graphic novels for children while shopping for my niece, but this plants its flag firmly in all-ages territory from page one - notes of The Little Prince's formal surrealism, Sergio Aragonés's gag-packed cartooning, and another related reference if you like both of those things that I can't think of right now abound. If you can resist the charms of a title with a recurring character called Outhouse Head, you're made of stronger stuff than me. I liked this so much that it makes me wonder if I should revisit those James Kochalka comics I found so unbearably twee a couple of decades ago while waiting for the next volume.

[Marthe Vandervorst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dolverliefd op de prachtige tekenstijl. Ik zou mijn hele huis behangen met de heerlijke personages van Scott Campbell. De luchtige toon, de leesbare lay-out van de tekstballonnen ondanks de intensieve tekeningen, leesplezier spat van dit boekje af. En hoewel de absurde humor aan mij voorbij ging, kan ik niet ontkennen dat er regelmatig een giechel opborrelde.

[Sharni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just two best friends hanging out… and eating tacos. Aspirational, really.

[Ellie Schaben · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Ann Haefele · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun, wacky and strange book! Numerous short stories are told in graphic form about a world where creatures wear different type “hats”. Those hats all play an important part in the culture. Some of the character hats created are pool head, cabin head, garden head, box of crayons head and doghouse head. The main stories center around 2 best friends Cabin head and Tree head. My favorite story was “Leafcuts”. I have always loved Scott Campbell’s illustrations (especially in his book “Hug Machine”) and these do not disappoint.There are to be more books in this series.

[Skye Kilaen · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my absolute favorite kids' comics of 2025, and that's saying a LOT given how much great stuff came out this year. This book about two best friends is whimsical, kind, charming, and has fascinating worldbuilding; the kind of comic that is IMHO truly all-ages. I read it from the library, but I've actually bought my own copy because it's the perfect pick-me-up, and I'm pre-ordering the next book in the series.

[Jane B · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I thought it was going to be too close to “food with faces” (one of my “instant nope”s), but it grew on me (pun intended) and turned out to be just the right kind of weird. I love the details with the tiny people and could not stop giggling at “hiding places” and “leaf cuts”. 🌳

[Kaitlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an odd little graphic novel! I'm still trying to wrap my head around monsters with everyday places/objects on their heads going about their day while tiny humans that use said places/objects also go about their day. It makes for an interesting read, especially when the monsters have to go out of their way to help the humans further their own plots (like the Jack and the Beanstalk story in the Friends section of the book). I really enjoyed the illustrations and the interactions between Cabin Head, Tree Head, and the other Heads. My favorite story was probably the one where all the Heads were hiding and even the planet Heads noticed their pile, it was that tall!

Thank you NetGalley and Tundra Books for letting me read an ARC of this book.

[Boni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely freaking delightful.

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is so weird and some kid is going to think it’s the funniest thing ever

[Kris Springer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is exactly the book I needed. So creative and straight up ridiculous that it reminded me to just laugh. A great book for ages 5-105.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The silliest concept that had me laughing out loud!

[Lannie]

Clever graphic novel style. The 10yo loved this one and reading it over multiple times. She couldn’t help but share it with big sis. Looking forward to the sequel.

[Daisy Hendrikx · Rating 4 out of 5]

-Ik heb dit boek in het Nederlands gelezen (huishoofd en boomhoofd).
Wat een supergrappig (strip) boek uit de serie tijgerlezen. De tekeningetjes zijn geweldig leuk.
Dit is echt zo’n boek waar jonge kinderen die niet zo graag lezen veel plezier uit kunnen halen.

[Jojobooks Higgins · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars for art and colors only… Headache from the nonsense and I’m obsessed with nonsense!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was a lot of uniqueness to this book not the least of which was the idea that there are all these characters walking around with the things we use and consider commonplace on their heads. And the way they were illustrated worked well for the whimsical nature of the story. What I found challenging was pinpointing who the target audience would be of this book. I think that the story and illustration is more geared towards a younger audience for something like read along or bedtime story time, but the format of a graphic novel and the way that the story unfolds in dialogue is more for someone who is reading on their own. But at that age, I think that this story would be, well, less appealing and too young for them.

So, overall it's a lovely concept and a great idea. Just not sure that it resonates with a young child either for the format or the subject matter. Which is very much a shame.

I would have given it 4 stars if it had been better aligned for either age group. I had to give it 3 though because it really doesn't have a true audience fit in my view.

*I received an ARC via NetGalley.

[Shahana Kothari · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Introducing two of the nuttier protagonists in kids’ lit: Cabin Head and Tree Head. They’re amorphous little monsters who have a cabin and a tree on their heads, respectively. Well, if you can have an amoeba as a character, why not a cabin and a tree? In seven short chapters, these ‘heads’ say hello to their neighbors (mail truck head, fountain head, telephone head, etc.), dig a hole so they can find treasure, try to find a hiding place, just because. These zany stories are laugh-out-loud material, with a touch of existential questioning. Campbell’s appealing watercolor art has a homemade feel, and portrays the characters as friendly and loving, so it’s hard not to want to find out how they heck they live their lives. Will future installments add the meta feature of including the characters in their head objects? We can’t wait to find out!

[Matt Glaviano · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was recommended to me with the comment, "Give it to Matt - he likes weird books." Which, admittedly, is promising. But this one didn't do a lot for me. I can 100% see the appeal of it - it's characters, art, humor, and even language would be applealing to a developing reader.

But it didn't really work for meI . I got stuck on the concept of the Heads, especially the ones with people living on them. There's a great spread where Cabin Head and Tree Head are at a lake, and all of the other Heads are around them. On those pages, for a just a moment, the concept clicked for me. But then I went back to just not quite getting it. If there's something to get; if I'm not just overthinking it.

Loved the blurb on the back of the book - I think it was Ben Clanton - that just said "hahahahaha."

[Kourtnee Blow · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Melki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wacky graphic novel tickled all my funny bones in the right places. Extreme silliness is the name of the game here. Wildly inventive and imaginative, I am thrilled to death this is going to be a series. I'm so, so, SO looking forward to number two.

And, speaking of number two, I feel very sorry for Outhouse Head. On the other hand, I would LOVE to be Library Head.



Many, many thanks to the wonderful Tundra Books and NetGalley for sharing this.

[Entrada Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scott Campbell's "Cabin Head and Tree Head" is an absolute delight! This wonderfully wacky graphic novel introduces readers to an unforgettable world where everyone has something unique on their head - and the result is pure magic.

The friendship between Cabin Head and Tree Head feels instantly classic. Their adventures - from treasure hunting without maps to dealing with bad leafcuts - capture the essence of childhood imagination and friendship.

Campbell's illustrations have a lot of charm. This is not your typical graphic novel.

[Nic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and funny. Graphic novel with a series of largely unrelated short stories, linked by the main characters, the eponymous tree head and cabin head.

My kids loved spotting all of the different heads. My daughter particularly loved the ‘stink lines’ emanating from outhouse head, with the little construction worker peeping out of the door to check if the coast’s clear!

Loved seeing the changing details on the heads. Eg someone on tree head’s rope swing/someone in the tree.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cabin Head is definitely a goofy story, but beneath the silliness there’s a genuinely solid lesson about friendship. And honestly, kids love goofy. If your child gravitates toward absurd humor, exaggerated situations, and stories that don’t take themselves too seriously, this will be right up their alley. You know your kid best, but if “goofy” is their love language, this book will absolutely land.