Bunny vs Monkey: Rise of the Maniacal Badger

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The story actually resumes in Spring and the far future where time-traveller Ai– a superfast Ai-Ai not naturally indigenous to our sylvan glades and endangered shores – learns of a disaster that’s history here but her tomorrow. A good person, she undertakes ‘The Journey Home’ but arrives too late as ‘A Rather Maniacal Badger’ details how the woods have been conquered at last… Chosen by Dapo Adeola, illustrator of BookTrust’s Time To Read book We’re Going to Find the Monster The winners of the British Book Awards 2023 will be declared at a ceremony on May 15 – to be held at Grosvenor House, London, and via livestream. urn:lcp:bunnyvsmonkey0000smar:epub:cbfb9a42-5351-47b5-aa52-fd5c77c0d5dc Foldoutcount 0 Identifier bunnyvsmonkey0000smar Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t9095f98j Invoice 1652 Isbn 0545861845

Written and illustrated by two magicians from the world of children’s books, this is an effortlessly beautiful, read-aloud storybook to share with a very small person. Julia’s text is spun with warmth and humour, and Helen’s illustrations are unbelievably moving… she never fails to melt my heart. Welcome to the World is just a perfect introduction to all things baby. Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun byTọlá OkogwuLast year was the year of Heartstopper, with the Netflix adaptation of Alice Oseman’s YA graphic novel series reinvigorating the genre and filling Hodder Children’s coffers. The Heartstopper Yearbook was the first in the collection to be published in full colour, giving fans a new entry into the much-loved universe with exclusive new content.” Bunny becomes guinea pig when Skunky and Monkey test emotion-warping Mind Mines in ‘Highly Strung!’ and as ‘Autumn begins The Rise of an Empire!’ finds expansionist Monkeytopia devasted by its ruler’s idiocy, even as the badger traps the woodland creatures inside his new phone app in ‘Game On!’ It’s a huge, costly mistake… When reading this aloud with my daughter, I had to keep stopping, either because I was laughing or crying too much to be able to continue. Frank and his grandpa's adventures are ridiculous, but completely believable because the characters are so relatable and the affection between them is so strong. I loved it. The Elemental Detectives by Patrice Lawrence

I adored Twin Crowns by Katherine Webber and Catherine Doyle. It’s a super fun, enchanting and heartwarming adventure full of nostalgia and joy. The story of of two sisters separated at birth. Two princesses no less, who must find themselves and each other. Highly addictive and gorgeous storytelling. Alcatoe and the Turnip Child by Isaac Lenkiewicz

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Badger’s retaliation is ancient thought monster ‘Ragnaggtrix!’ but there’s an inherent flaw in something dependent on belief that the evil genius didn’t consider. Thankfully, Skunky is preoccupied ‘Distracting the Monkey!’ from cadging more superweapons to misuse… I absolutely loved THE SPELL TAILORS by James Nicol, who has woven another enchanting tale. Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah I have waited nine years for S F Said’s Tyger, and it outperfomed every expectation - a masterly, shimmering thrill of a read. Problems are exacerbated by the other unconventional Crinkle creatures, particularly a skunk called Skunky who has a mad scientist’s attitude to life and a propensity to build extremely dangerous robots and super-weapons… My book of the year is Dadaji's Paintbrush. Such a tender and touching story, with the most ravishingly beautiful, loving illustrations, capturing all the warmth and light of India, and all the emotions of the story. Utterly stunning.

This meticulously researched and detailed book is a wonder. Told in a highly accessible way, with wide reach, it makes even complex ideas easy to understand. A show-stopper of a book which combines illustration, theatricality and information and is far more than the sum of its parts. I’m also going for The Greatest Show on Earth by Mini Grey - it’s a brilliant picture book about the history of the planet earth drawn with plenty of wit and wonder. A perfect introduction to natural history! Dogs in Disguise by Peter Bently and John Bond Yes and no. With comics you’re spelling everything out visually, but writing a novel is a much wider canvas with more space for the reader to interpret what you’re telling them, and it took me a long time to learn how to work with that. With Flember I’ve had the chance to tell a huge, epic fantasy tale. There’s still plenty of toilet humour and characters falling over, but on a much grander stage. The market for illustrated books is growing. Why do you think comics and graphic novels are doing so well as part of this sector? Terror – The Horror Comic Art of Jayme Cortez (volume 1) & Macabras – The Horror Comic Art of Jayme Cortez (volume 2) Bunny vs Monkey is the story of a Bunny and his animal friends, who try to defend their woods from Monkey and his invaders. In this book, a new foe enters the conflict. The Maniacal Badger is a scientific genius determined to claim the woods as his own, and now Bunny and Monkey have to team up to defeat him. It’s all very funny, silly, and everything comes to a huge, chaotic—and hopefully surprising—finale! The Bunny vs Monkey series began as a comic strip in The Phoenix. What have you learned about comics from that experience?

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As ever divided into seasonal outbursts, the saga starts slowly with a chilly teaser tale as Winter ends in the ‘Thaw of the Snow-Bots’… Although initial giant robot ‘Battle Bat!’ spectacularly fails, resistance efforts continue, but Monkey is easily distracted and soon moves to make his own empire in ‘Monkeyopia Rises!’ and as Summer begins ‘Divisions!’ proliferate. Before long the war with Bunny flares up again and instantly moves into the province of war crimes as the simian unleashes his flatulence-powered ‘Rofl-Copter!’

The British Book Awards comprises twelve Book of the Year categories – including two for fiction and nonfiction audiobooks. There is currently no separate category for comics or graphic novels. Bunny Vs Monkey and The Heartstopper Yearbook have placed in the Book of the Year 2023 – Children’s Illustrated category.Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2022-01-01 16:02:29 Boxid IA1917906 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier Tor Freeman's comics always make me laugh, the way she knows how to go totally deadpan and then suddenly break into an outrageous flight of fancy. This murder mystery is beautifully drawn and observed, the menacing tone at odds with the ridiculousness of the all-animal cast, with delightful bits of dialogue and drama. Bunny Vs. Monkey: Rise of the Maniacal Badger by Jamie Smart You see it, feel it, live it as you read. Lyrical, magical, tender and true, and deeply mysterious. The Horse that Jumped by Thomas Docherty Beautiful, lyrical writing by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, stunning artwork by Tom de Freston and outstanding book design by Alison Padley. A gorgeous book, wise and full of wonder at the glory of the natural world.