Bunny vs Monkey

What do our readers think of Bunny vs Monkey? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the colourful artwork, silly jokes, funny names and fast-moving comic adventures, and many find the book easy to pick up and hard to put down. Some children find the fighting a little much, while younger children can miss some of the humour at first.

What does the Pageticker team say about Bunny vs Monkey?

We love the bold, expressive artwork and Bunny Vs Monkey's fast-moving comic-strip format, which packs every page with visual jokes, inventive gadgets and gloriously chaotic animal characters. Its playful battle between Bunny’s peaceful common sense and Monkey’s selfish mischief makes for an energetic read, especially for children who enjoy silly humour and graphic novels. Adults may note the mild cartoon violence, teasing and occasional rude jokes.

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What is Bunny vs Monkey about?

When Monkey's space mission goes awry, he crash-lands in a peaceful forest and declares himself ruler of this 'new world'. Determined to banish all other animals, including the calm and clever Bunny, Monkey's antics lead to a series of hilarious and chaotic adventures. As Bunny and his friends resist Monkey's schemes, the forest becomes a battleground of wits and wackiness in this uproarious graphic novel.

About the author

Jamie Smart is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the hilarious comic series 'Bunny vs Monkey' and 'Looshkin'. His stories are packed with action, wild adventures, and loads of laughs. Jamie loves drawing funny characters and hopes his books inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading comics.

Discussion ideas around Bunny vs Monkey

Peace or power?: Monkey wants to rule the forest, while Bunny wants everyone to live peacefully. Which character do you think has the better idea of how a community should work, and why?

Cleverness and courage: Bunny does not rely on wild inventions in the same way as Monkey and Skunky. What kinds of intelligence or courage help Bunny and the other animals deal with trouble?

The comedy of chaos: Which jokes, inventions or character reactions create the funniest moments, and how do the pictures make those moments even more amusing?

Taking over: What might happen when someone arrives in a place and decides it belongs to them? Can you think of real-world examples where sharing or listening would work better?

Friends and teamwork: How do Bunny’s friends help one another when Monkey causes trouble, and what makes a good team even when its members have very different personalities?