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Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley is a comic writer and artist, who lives in West Yorkshire. He grew up reading stories about ghosts and monsters, and promptly decided that he preferred them to humans. At the age of 40, he still stands by this decision.
After spending over a decade working in the Probation Service, he saw first-hand the importance of developing emotional literacy skills. This is something he draws on for his Bumble & Snug series of graphic novels - big hearted stories full of fun, action and adventure, with a core theme of helping young readers to explore and understand their emotions.

Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates
Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! In this full-colour graphic novel, join them on a funny, imaginative adventure with some VERY angry pirates, learning about the world outside and inside along the way.
Bumble and Snug are going on a big adventure to ... have a picnic! But when they accidentally get lost, they're both cross - is their adventure ruined?
Working together to find their way home, Bumble and Snug come across a pirate treasure horde. But taking treasure that isn't yours is a good way to get into trouble, and sure enough some VERY angry pirates aren't far behind.
Bumble and Snug are certain they can replace the treasure, and fix things to make everybody happy. But there's another monstrous obstacle in store - and this one has TENTACLES.
Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates is a story about being cross and how to listen, friendship and sandcastles, and one GIANT octopus!
Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.
Territory | Publisher/Agent |
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World | Hachette Children's Books |
Denmark | Alvilda |
Spain | Anaya and Barcanova |
Spain (Catalan) | Anaya and Barcanova |
Slovenia | Morfemplus |
North America | Silver Dolphin |
Poland | Foksal |
Italian | Salani |
Norway | Solum |
South Korea | YeaRimDang |
Israel | Sigaliot Publishing House |
Si | Hunan Juvenile and Children's Publishing House |

Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn
Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure and learn about the world outside and inside.
Bumble and Snug are in the magical unicorn forest when they get into a spot of trouble. Luckily, they are rescued by a unicorn and together they have the great idea to become superheroes.
Introducing the super buddies! From a runaway ice-cream van to a lost teddy bear, Bumble, Snug and Sparklehoof the unicorn save the day. But not everybody is happy when Sparklehoof gets too excited with his magic.
Bumble and Snug have to come up with a super action plan to stop Sparklehoof. And with a giant kitten on the loose and a jelly city, they will have to work FAST!
Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn is a story about being too excited and how to listen, friendship and magic, and three new SUPERHEROES!
Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.
Territory | Publisher/Agent |
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World | Hachette Children's Books |
Denmark | Alvilda |
Spain | Anaya and Barcanova |
Spain (Catalan) | Anaya and Barcanova |
Poland | Foksal |
Norway | Solum |
South Korea | YeaRimDang |
Israel | Sigaliot Publishing House |
Sim | Hu |

Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost
Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with a VERY shy ghost and learn about the world outside and inside.
Bumble and Snug are excited to show off their magic tricks at the Bugbopolis Talent Show together with their new friend, a little ghost. They'll need to practise first, from pulling rabbits out of a hat to picking the right cards and levitating. There's just one problem, the ghost turns invisible when she's shy!
When the little ghost gets overwhelmed and vanishes before they can begin their act, Bumble and Snug will have to save the show. But there are other obstacles to overcome too - and it starts with a falling stage!
Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost is a story about being shy, friendship, magic tricks and a disaster or two!
Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.
Territory | Publisher/Agent |
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World | Hachette Children's Books |
Denmark | Alvilda |
Spain | Anaya and Barcanova |
Spain (Catalan) | Anaya and Barcanova |
Poland | Foksal |
South Korea | YeaRimDang |
Simplified Chinese | Hunan Juvenile and Children's Publishing House |