Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn
By Mark Bradley
Bumble and Snug’s superpowers cause chaos when an overexcited unicorn joins their team.
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Average score: 4.69
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What do our readers think of Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the funny adventures, bright illustrations, colourful chaos and the magical unicorn. They particularly like the chance to draw Bumble, Snug and their own Bugbop after the story.
What does the Pageticker team say about Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn?
Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn is a colourful, gloriously chaotic graphic novel with enormous heart. Mark Bradley balances runaway magic, giant kittens and ice-cream disasters with a thoughtful message about listening, self-control and considering how other people feel. It is a particularly good choice for children who enjoy visual storytelling or are just beginning to explore comics independently.
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What is Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn about?
Best friends Bumble and Snug, two lively Bugbops, embark on a thrilling adventure in the magical unicorn forest. After a mishap, they're rescued by Sparklehoof, an exuberant unicorn. Together, they form the Super Buddies, aiming to help others. However, Sparklehoof's overenthusiastic magic causes unintended chaos. Facing runaway ice-cream vans, a lost teddy bear, and even a giant kitten, Bumble and Snug must devise a plan to restore order and teach Sparklehoof the importance of listening and self-control.
About the author
Mark Bradley is a talented author and illustrator best known for creating the fun and adventurous 'Bumble & Snug' graphic novels. He enjoys drawing colourful characters and loves making stories that make children laugh. Mark is inspired by cartoons and comics, and hopes his books help everyone discover the joy of reading and drawing.
Discussion ideas around Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn
Big feelings: Sparklehoof gets very excited and sometimes acts before thinking. What could he do to calm down and make better choices?
Being a good friend: How do Bumble and Snug help Sparklehoof, even when his magic causes trouble? What makes their friendship work?
Helping others: The Super Buddies want to save the day. Which problem would you most like to help solve, and what would your plan be?
Fun for everyone: Bumble, Snug and Sparklehoof do not always agree about what is fun. How can friends make sure everyone enjoys playing together?
Making your own characters: If you invented your own Bugbop or magical creature, what would it look like, what would it be good at and what might it find difficult?
Pages
144 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
2022
First published
2022
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