- Comedy
- Graphic Novels
- Ages 7–11
The shape of it
The shape of this universe.
Bunny vs Monkey is Jamie Smart's anarchic comic franchise about a peaceful woodland invaded by Monkey, whose constant inventions, tantrums and power grabs turn every day into chaos. It is one of the strongest UK comic series for children who want maximum jokes, visual noise and ridiculous escalation. Under the surface, there is a durable ensemble comedy about community, friendship, rivalry and learning to live with people who drive you mad. It is not quiet or subtle, but it is extremely effective for reluctant readers who need pace, pictures and laugh-out-loud silliness.
A wildly funny UK comic series: woodland animals, ridiculous inventions, constant chaos and huge appeal for reluctant readers.
Primary themes
Tone palette
- Funny
- Silly
- Absurdist
- Irreverent
The series
One way in.
Cultural footprint
A shelf of evidence.
What Bunny vs Monkey has done
- Bestseller list
Cultural ubiquity
4/ 5Widely-known cultural fixture — just below household-name status.
Sensitivity
Low, and collection-wide.
Across the collection
All 11 books.
About the creator