Jamie Smart’s entertaining graphic novel series, Bunny vs Monkey, has become one of the biggest success stories among UK junior fiction authors in recent years. Many young readers have enjoyed the fast-paced humour, outrageous inventions and unforgettable woodland characters Jamie Smart has brought to life.

Originally appearing as weekly comic strips in The Phoenix comic, Bunny vs Monkey quickly gained a devoted following before being collected into bestselling graphic novels. The series follows the rivalry between an overconfident monkey with dreams of world domination and sensible forest animals who spend most of their day trying to stop his latest ridiculous antics.

These books are packed with visual jokes, slapstick comedy and colourful illustrations, perfect for confident readers, reluctant readers and anyone who enjoys a laugh-out-loud adventure. While each book contains self-contained stories, reading the Bunny vs Monkey books in publication order lets you watch friendships, rivalries and jokes develop naturally.

​Jamie Smart, the creator of Bunny vs Monkey

British author and illustrator Jamie Smart has become one of the UK’s most celebrated creators of modern children’s comics. Known for his energetic artwork, expressive characters and absurd sense of humour, Smart has introduced a new generation of children to the joy of graphic novels.

​Before becoming a bestselling author, Smart’s work regularly appeared in The Phoenix, an award-winning children’s comic. It was here that readers first met Bunny, Monkey and an increasingly chaotic group of forest residents.

Alongside the Bunny vs Monkey series, Smart has created other popular series including Looshkin, Flember and Max and Chaffy. His books have won numerous awards and continue to encourage children to love reading through humour and imaginative storytelling.

​Bunny vs Monkey books in order

​Bunny vs Monkey (2019)

The Bunny vs Monkey story begins when an experimental monkey crash-lands in a peaceful woodland. While Bunny wants everyone to get along, Monkey immediately decides to be ruler of the forest. His over-the-top inventions, bizarre planes and endless confidence quickly turn everyday life into chaos.

Readers are introduced to many beloved characters, including Pig, Skunky, Action Beaver and Weenie, all of whom react differently to Monkey’s schemes.

​This book is the ultimate place to start your Bunny vs Monkey adventure.

​Bunny vs Monkey and the Human Invasion (2020)

Monkey’s ambitions grow as mysterious humans enter the picture, giving him another chance to prove how spectacularly wrong his plans can go. The woodland gang must work together to survive Monkey’s inventions, misunderstandings and over-the-top attempts to save the day.

​Bunny vs Monkey and the League of Doom! (2021)

Never one to admit defeat, Monkey creates his own League of Doom to outsmart Bunny and take control of the forest. Naturally, things do not go according to plan. Giant machines, ridiculous villains and outrageous adventures keep the pace moving from one hilarious disaster to the next.

Bunny vs Monkey and the Supersonic Aye-Aye (2022)

The fourth book introduces stranger adventures as Monkey’s latest experiments bring new characters and greater mayhem into the woodland. As always, Bunny remains the calm voice of reason, though even he struggles to keep up with Monkey’s increasingly unbelievable ideas.

Bunny vs Monkey: Rise of the Maniacal Badger (2022)

Badger steps into the spotlight as the cast expands again. New personalities, fresh rivalries and more outrageous inventions make the woodland busier than ever. As alliances shift and Monkey’s latest schemes spiral out of control, the forest becomes even more unpredictable, delivering plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem (2023)

As the title suggests, technology takes centre stage in this collection. Monkey’s inventions become bigger, louder and more dangerous, while Skunky has many chances to showcase his scientific talents. The result is a collection filled with exploding gadgets, malfunctioning machines and chaotic comic moments.

Bunny vs Monkey: Multiverse Mix-up! (2023)

Chaos reaches a new level as Monkey’s latest plan opens the door to alternate universes. Multiple versions of favourite characters lead to hilarious misunderstandings and many surprises, while Bunny tries to restore order.

Bunny vs Monkey: The Impossible Pig (2024)

Pig takes centre stage in this hilarious instalment, while Monkey remains determined to prove his latest invention or outrageous idea is the key to greatness. As one ridiculous situation leads to another, Bunny and the woodland gang try to prevent disaster.

Bunny vs Monkey: Bunny Bonanza! (2024)

Bunny steps further into the spotlight as he tries to keep the unpredictable woodland under control while Monkey dreams up another series of impossible plans. Packed with energetic comic strips, outrageous inventions and the familiar cast of lovable characters, this collection builds on the humour of the earlier books.

Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch (2025)

Technology again becomes the source of chaos when glitches, malfunctioning machines and Monkey’s latest inventions throw the woodland into turmoil. As the gang scramble to contain escalating disasters, readers enjoy another collection of inventive stories filled with slapstick humour, clever visual jokes and expressive artwork.

Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business! (2025)

Monkey’s ambitions extend beyond the forest as the gang find themselves in an adventure reaching into outer space. Despite the change of scenery, the heart of the series remains the same, with Bunny trying to keep everyone safe. Meanwhile, Monkey’s overconfidence creates one hilarious disaster after another.

Ready to dive into the Bunny vs Monkey books?

Whether you’re discovering the series for the first time or catching up before the next book, reading Bunny vs Monkey in order is the best way to enjoy Jamie Smart’s chaotic world. With fast-paced storytelling, expressive artwork and a memorable cast, the series is packed with inventive gadgets, hilarious mishaps and plenty of mayhem.

​Frequently asked questions

Who is the author of Bunny vs Monkey?

​Jamie Smart is a British author, illustrator and comic creator. He first introduced Bunny vs Monkey in The Phoenix comic before collating the stories into best-selling graphic novels enjoyed by young readers around the world.

​How many Bunny vs Monkey books are there?

There are currently 11 published books in the main series, with book 12, Day of the Heroes! scheduled for release in late 2026.

​What is the order of the Bunny vs Monkey books?

1. Book 1: Bunny vs Monkey
2. Book 2: Bunny vs Monkey and the Human Invasion
3. Book 3: Bunny vs Monkey and the League of Doom!
4. Book 4: Bunny vs Monkey and the Supersonic Aye-Aye
5. Book 5: Bunny vs Monkey: Rise of the Maniacal Badger
6. Book 6: Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem
7. Book 7: Bunny vs Monkey: Multiverse Mix-Up!
8. Book 8: Bunny vs Monkey: The Impossible Pig
9. Book 9: Bunny vs Monkey: Bunny Bonanza!
10. Book 10: Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch
11. Book 11: Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business!

When is the next Bunny vs Monkey book coming out?

The next main-series instalment is Bunny vs Monkey: Day of the Heroes!, and it is due for publication in October 2026.