I like using basic shapes to make characters. And what happens over time is you build up enough basic shapes in your head that you can create a whole library of different characters… and this is… some of the bugbops that I draw. And what happened… each of the ones I’ve drawn is… I like to base them around a feeling and over time have associated the basic shapes that I use with types of feelings. So a jaggedy one might be me feeling a little bit angry one morning or a round one might be me feeling mellow and I’m all nice and relaxed. So, over time if you keep drawing these little random shapes, you’ll eventually be able to build them into your own little library, so I’ll show you what I mean. I think we’re almost there. I’m going to add a few of the little stars this colour and I’m thinking maybe one more little thing, a little bit of light yellow as well just to show that it’s shimmering and I think that this bugbop might be done. And I think that’s looking like how I’m feeling today, which is a nervous sort of giddy excitement. Now, the final thing to do with any bugbop is I’ve got to think of a name for it. So, excitement… Zip! I like that. 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! And we’re going to cut a little bit later, after they’ve had a little bit of an adventure finding some buried treasure. So: 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!

Then I’m going to build a den, no, a fortress that’s a bajillion feet tall. Then I’m going to find a fox, an owl and a shark!”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? Now, you can never draw Bumble’s hat too, too big… and it’s as simple as that to draw Bumble. Like, it’s super, super easy and the best thing about Bumble is that she’s got shape changing abilities. So even if you go wrong and draw a shape like that… If you're not sure whether this is the best next read, Narwhal And Jelly, Dog Man and Kitty Quest are some fantastically funny similar graphic novels. Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - 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.

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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. That’s still what Bumble looks like, she’s just warped her body to be that size so that’s the thing, you can never go wrong with her. That’s one of the reasons why I like drawing her so much ‘cause you can never, ever, ever, ever go wrong. So next up we have got Snug. 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. The hilariousness of Bunny vs Monkey meets the emotional world of Inside Out with this full-colour graphic novel series for readers aged 5+ all about little monsters with BIG feelings going on hilarious adventures together! So, Bumble and Snug are two little creatures and I like to call these types of creatures bugbops, little monsters. And the thing I like about these is they can be as simple as you want to make them or as complex as you want to make them.