What to read after Bunny vs Monkey

With the same anarchic humour as Bunny vs Monkey, Jamie Smart’s newest compilation of comics from The Phoenix brings us madcap creatures from outer space, each intent on conquering the Earth. The tiny terrors attempt ever more ridiculous ways to terrorise the inhabitants of Bobbletown, whilst vying with each other for ultimate supremacy.

When Ace stumbles upon the town of Happy Hills, he finds his attempts to leave thwarted at every turn. Will Giant Danger Kittens be the last straw? A riot of colour, nonsense and fun, perfect for young Bunny vs Monkey fans.

With an array of eccentric characters, from the jam-splattering Jammyboi to the ever-curious Li’l Timmy and the incomprehensible Spronky, kids are sure to have their favourite member of Donut Squad. But it won’t be long before we’re all cheering them on in their laugh-out-loud pursuit of world domination.

Those looking for a more gentle form of absurdity will enjoy following this eponymous duo on their adventures – saying hello to their friends, searching for treasure and wishing each other the very longest of goodbyes. Whilst they and their fellow ‘head creatures’ can’t fail to fuel children’s own creative imaginations.

After accidentally falling into the Underworld and being immediately declared it’s saviour, Shirley embarks on an incredibly eventful and ever more fantastical journey to take on the Green Menace. With nods to well-known tales, alongside unique absurdities of its very own, Shirley’s hilarious adventures are sure to delight every fan of the ridiculous.

Nova is a genius scientist with her own underground lair, determined to use her skills to fix the problem of plastic waste clogging up the ocean. But when her experiments work a little too well, she must accept a little help to set things right. Brilliant, colourful, eco-friendly fun.

A hilarious medieval adventure where lovable, diminutive Punycorn must take on a quest of epic proportions. Gathering a rag-tag bunch of unlikely heroes along the way, can Punycorn save the land of Carbuncle from the onslaught of Sir Ogre and his all-conquering army?

On the run from the toughest cat in town, fox cubs Ted and Nancy seek refuge in the peace of the countryside. But the creatures of Grimwood turn out to be anything but quiet, and the siblings will need the help of their new friends when Princess Buttons tracks them down. Perfect for children who love their animal stories with a side helping of hilarity.

All cats like to think they run the show, but Alan is one cat who is determined to take his rightful place as ‘King of the Universe’. Alan cooks up ever more farcical schemes for world domination, aided by his trusty (and surprisingly able) sidekick Fido the dog. This hilarious graphic novel is sure to delight fans of cats, comics and megalomania alike.

Inspired by Abouet’s own memories of growing up in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Akissi’s wild antics will impress the unruliest of readers. Taking joy in the adventures of everyday life, Akissi’s tales are a celebration of family, friends and mischievous exploits!

If you’re looking for tales of mischief, you can’t do better than the trickster god himself. But condemned to earth to live as an eleven-year-old schoolboy, and forced to keep a diary in which he can only tell the truth, Loki must finally attempt to learn right from wrong. Accompanied by Stowell’s hilarious doodles Loki’s exploits will have readers in stitches throughout.

Those looking for more animal antics will love the collection of unlikely heroes in Dan Santat’s Sidekicks. With the strain of years of crime-fighting beginning to show on Captain Amazing, and auditions for his new sidekick on the cards, his faithful pets decide to get in training for the job. An action-packed adventure that will thrill fans of superheroes and loyal pets alike.