Titles in This Set. Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates. Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn. Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost. Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Hodder Children's Books. Age Range: 5-8 years. Overview. Meet Bumble and Snug, two best-friend "bugbops" whose gentle, funny adventures are a firm favourite with early graphic-novel readers. This paperback 3 book set brings together Angry Pirates, Excited Unicorn and Shy Ghost, blending comic-strip panels with simple text. Written and illustrated by Mark Bradley, the series helps children build emotional literacy through humour and friendship — a warm introduction to graphic novels for ages 5-8.. About the Books. Each title in this collection follows Bumble and Snug as they stumble into a new comic escapade while quietly learning a big feeling. In Angry Pirates, a picnic goes wrong when the pair get lost and accidentally uncover a pirate treasure hoard, leading to a lively lesson in honesty and teamwork as they try to put things right without upsetting some very angry buccaneers. In Excited Unicorn, Bumble and Snug meet the wildly enthusiastic Sparklehoof in a magical forest and decide to become superheroes for the day, discovering that good intentions don't always go to plan. In Shy Ghost, the duo prepare for the Bugbopolis Talent Show alongside a nervous ghost friend who vanishes whenever he gets anxious, and when the stage starts to fall apart, Bumble and Snug must help him find his courage. Told in short comic-book chapters with expressive illustrations on every page, these stories are accessible for developing readers while still funny for adults to read aloud. Each book tackles a different emotion — anger, over-excitement and shyness — in a way that feels natural to the story, making this set a popular pick for parents, teachers and librarians looking for characterful, emotionally intelligent early readers.. Three complete Bumble and Snug graphic novel adventures in one paperback set. Comic-strip format with expressive illustrations that supports reluctant and early readers. Each story gently explores a different feeling — anger, excitement and shyness. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom story time or independent reading practice. A great gift set for children who love funny, big-hearted characters and easy graphic novels. Brand-new paperback copies, ideal for building a home or classroom library. About the Author. Mark Bradley is a comic writer and illustrator who created the Bumble and Snug series, drawing on his background working in the Probation Service to bring a genuine focus on emotional literacy to his stories. His warm, funny artwork and gentle storytelling have made Bumble and Snug a popular choice for young readers navigating big feelings. Mark continues to write and illustrate further adventures for Bumble and Snug, expanding the series with new characters and situations that keep the humour and heart at the centre of every book.. Why You'll Love This Bumble and Snug Set. Funny, kind and easy to read, these three paperback adventures are a brilliant way to introduce children to graphic novels while quietly building empathy, confidence and emotional understanding along the way.. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN.