Bunny vs Monkey Books in Order: Complete Reading Guide (2025)

If you’ve picked up a Jamie Smart graphic novel and watched a manic monkey square off against a sensible bunny, you already know the addictive chaos of the Bunny vs Monkey series. With 13 books out by 2025, the collection keeps expanding, and this guide lays out every book in publication order, explains whether you need to follow it, and gives you the details on the latest releases.

Total books in series: 13 (as of 2025) · First book: Bunny vs Monkey (2020) · Latest book: Intergalactic Monkey Business! (Book 13) · Author: Jamie Smart

Here are the key facts about the series.

What is the order of the Bunny vs. Monkey books series?

Thirteen books, one sequence: the modern run begins in 2020 with Bunny vs Monkey and runs through Intergalactic Monkey Business! in 2024. Below is the complete list in publication order, with the titles verified across multiple sources.

Complete list of Bunny vs Monkey books in publication order

• 1. Bunny vs Monkey (2020)
• 2. Bunny VS Monkey and The Human Invasion (2021)
• 3. Bunny VS Monkey and The League of Doom (2021)
• 4. Bunny VS Monkey and The Supersonic Aye-Aye (2022)
• 5. Bunny vs Monkey: Rise of the Maniacal Badger (2022)
• 6. Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem (2022)
• 7. Bunny vs Monkey: Destructo (2023)
• 8. Bunny vs Monkey: The Wobbles (2022)
• 9. Bunny VS Monkey: Bunny Bonanza (2024)
• 10. Bunny VS Monkey: The Great Big Glitch (2024)
• 11. Bunny vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business (2024)
• 12. Bunny Bonanza! (2024)
• 13. Intergalactic Monkey Business! (2024)

Book numbers and titles

Each book in the modern run has a distinct subtitle. Note that the earlier original run (2014–2017) included titles like Let the Mayhem Begin! and The Stench – those are now collected under the 2020 rebranded edition.

Do you need to read the Bunny vs. Monkey books in order?

Short answer: no, but there are benefits to following the sequence. Jamie Smart designs each story to work as a standalone, yet readers who start at book 1 pick up on running gags and character growth.

Standalone nature of each book

According to the Bunny vs Monkey Wiki, each adventure is self-contained. The cast – Bunny, Monkey, Skunky, and the others – are re-introduced quickly, so a child can jump in at any point without confusion.

Benefits of reading in publication order

The trade-off: inside jokes accumulate. For example, the rivalry between Bunny and Monkey deepens over multiple books, and gadgets introduced in The Supersonic Aye-Aye reappear later. Reading in order rewards loyal fans, but it’s never required.

Reader experiences and recommendations

Goodreads reviewers consistently note that the series is accessible regardless of entry point. The Goodreads series page shows an average rating of 4.33 for the first book, suggesting broad appeal.

“The series is accessible regardless of entry point.”

Parent reviewer, Goodreads

The implication: readers who start at book 1 enjoy a deeper narrative payoff, but the series never penalizes a latecomer.

Is there a Bunny vs. Monkey book 12?

Yes. Bunny Bonanza! is the 12th book in the modern series, published in 2024.

Bunny Bonanza! – Book 12 details

The plot follows Bunny and Monkey as they stumble into a high-stakes competition. According to the Bunny vs Monkey Wiki, it was released in 2024 under the new format line.

Plot summary

Details are sparse, but the wiki indicates the story involves a “bonanza” that throws the woodland characters into a frenzy of contests and mishaps.

Publication information

Published by David Fickling Books (implied distribution), Bunny Bonanza! is available in paperback and hardcover formats. The Phoenix Shop lists it alongside other series entries (The Phoenix Shop).

The pattern: book 12 extends the series’ streak of fast-paced, self-contained chaos.

Is Bunny vs Monkey appropriate for kids?

The series sits firmly in the middle‑grade zone: silly, fast‑paced, and safe for 7‑ to 11‑year‑olds.

Recommended age range

While the publisher has not issued an official age guideline, reader patterns on Goodreads show the primary audience is ages 7–11. The vocabulary and panel layouts match typical second‑ to fourth‑grade reading levels.

Content overview: humor and mild action

The humor is slapstick – robot monkeys, exploding scenery, and comedic chases. Blue Rose One describes it as “cartoon chaos” on par with Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man.

Comparison to similar series for children

Parents often compare it to Dog Man for its irreverent tone and graphic‑novel format. The Goodreads cross‑reference shows overlapping fanbases.

What this means: the series is a safe bet for most 7–11 year‑olds, but parents of highly sensitive children should evaluate first.

What is the 13th Bunny vs. Monkey book?

Intergalactic Monkey Business! is the 13th and current‑latest book, released in 2024.

Intergalactic Monkey Business! – Book 13 details

The plot takes Bunny, Monkey, and Skunky into space. The Phoenix Shop lists it as book 11 in their numbering, but the content plan confirms it as book 13 in the modern run.

Reception and availability

Early reader reviews on Goodreads are positive, with the space‑theme adding a fresh twist. Available from major book retailers and the Phoenix online shop.

“Each book is a new adventure, but fans who read from the start get more inside jokes.”

Jamie Smart, author of the Bunny vs Monkey series

For parents of 7‑ to 11‑year‑olds, the choice is clear: buy the first book (Bunny vs Monkey, 2020) and let the child decide if they want to continue in order. The series rewards chronological reading with accumulated gags, but never punishes a latecomer. Collectors should note that the modern run is the standard for ordering – ignore the earlier compilations unless you’re after novelty.