Captain Bun & Super Bonbon

Bunbun & Bonbon #3

by Jess Keating

Best friends Bunbun and Bonbon discover their superhero alter egos.

For best friends Bunbun and Bonbon, it’s the perfect day -- until a rainstorm spoils their picnic! Super capes, super strength, and super teamwork make them superheroes, just like the characters from their favorite comic books. But when the going gets tough, will they find the courage to face their fears and help someone in need?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Childrens, Animals, Comics

64 pages, Hardcover

Published September 7, 2021

About the author

Jess Keating is an award-winning author, cartoonist, and zoologist, whose work has been featured in the New York Times, CBC, Buzzfeed, Parents Magazine, and more.

She is the creator of over a dozen fiction and nonfiction books, including Eat Your Rocks, Croc!, Shark Lady, Pink is for Blobfish, the Elements of Genius middle grade series, and the graphic novel series, Bunbun & Bonbon.

Get printables, videos, and more fun stuff for kids at https://www.jesskeating.com/

Reviews

[Darla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bunbun and Bonbon are the best of friends -- not quite to the level of Frog & Toad, but getting there. In this adventure they are having a picnic and reading their superhero comics when a storm blows in. Bonbon's cape gets caught under a fallen tree in the kerfluffle. Can Captain Bun (Bunbun) use his "strength of feet" to rescue the cape for Super Bonbon? What's that? Is that a cry for help from across the river? Captain Bun and Super Bonbon add a new superhero (Silver Shadow) to their squad when they help a racoon rescue her kite from a dark and scary cave. Then, it's time for a picnic. Don't for get the donuts! Colorful graphics are paired with easy-to-read word bubbles and text to make this a perfect choice for early readers.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bunbun and bonbon go on a picnic armed with their lunches and imagination, all ready for the perfect day. Everything is great until it starts to rain! Will their picnic be absolutely ruined? No, because Captain Bun and Super Bonbon come to save the day!

Again, a super cute graphic novel and I can't get enough of their optimism that is fueled by their imaginations. Nothing can dampen their day, not even bad weather.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bunbun and Bonbon are enjoying a picnic when a super storm hits. When Bonbon's cape gets swept away and trapped under a tree they discover they have super abilities to tackle the situation. Could they be superheroes? Could they help anyone else?

A very cute little graphic novel about viewing your natural strengths as super abilities, but also tackling your weaknesses with the help of friends. I love how they want to help others, and as always, the artwork is adorable. Recommended to graphic novel fans who love friendship stories and adorable heroes with big hearts.

[alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kid that i'm reading this with gave it ONE STAR! I think that's a little harsh tbh, but she said it wasn't as funny as the last two were. I think she was underwhelmed with the superhero thing and just didn't know how to express it 🤷‍♀️

Either way, we're both hoping there will be a book 4

[Pinky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bunbun and Bonbon are having a fun picnic when a storm suddenly blows in. While they are recovering from the storm they hear a cry for help. A new super adorable creature joins their friendship circle and it turns out there is always room for more fun and there are always enough donuts to go around.

[raccoon reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

An early level reader graphic novel combo is tempting for any new reader. Bunbun and Bonbon continue to amuse both me and my son (now 8). I mean, they are so cute and adorable. What is not to like? I think it will appeal to both girls and boys in this age group. Although I will admit a Bonbon eating sweets at a picnic feels a little... cannibalistic.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jess Keating's Bunbun and Bonbon series are a staple in our house. I love these fun characters, the illustrations, and the messages of friendship in each book. These are great to read as a family and also for emerging readers to read on their own!

[Eliott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bunbun and Bonbon: Captain Bun & Super Bonbon
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3/5) or 6.42/10 overall

Characters - 6

Atmosphere - 7

Writing - 6

Plot - 6

Intrigue - 7

Logic - 6

Enjoyment - 7

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Graphic Novel
Bunbun and Bonbon are back for more adventures. This time they figure out they are superheroes and help rescue the raccoon's kite. They work together to overcome their fears and model support for each other. Mid-elementary readers will love the latest stories.

[Michele Knott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore the friendship between these two characters!

[Jules · Rating 4 out of 5]

so stinking cute!!!!

[Marissa Gehrke]

A little lacking in plot, but the adorable illustrations make up for it. I need a sticker version of the cute raccoon!!

[Abigail Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 9 year old son read this and immediately passed it on to me! We both thought it was very cute! The illustrations are adorable and the story is both sweet and funny!

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars?

[ExLibrisMrHunt _ Christopher Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[KaitandMaddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kait read this last night and then Maddie and I read it together today. They are family favourites.

[Sandra Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colour, imagination., expressive faces! From fun to teamwork to friendship, it's all goodness here.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bunbun and Bonbon start with a picnic, get caught in a storm, and end up playing superhero, helping another animal who was affected by the storm. The art tells the story.

[Gracie Quinlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Pages Bursting Hearts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best one, but still cuuuute.

[Brooke - TheBrookeList · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bunbun & Bonbon are two silly new friends: a rabbbit and a bonbon? They have a fabulous day with all their favorite things--comics, costumes, and treats. When a big storm hits, they don their super-hero capes, choose silly names, and save the day (overcoming some of their own fears along the way). Simple, easy reader in comic book style, to inspire each of us to stand tall in facing whatever comes our way. Illustrations are tops, colors are bold, and for the most part, the text flows well.

I did object some to the small pink words above the caption boxes. . . not intuitive for new readers to follow. On the whole, the story was fine, funny, and a little silly, but not overly spectacular or interesting.

Checked out at library and reviewed in consideration for Cybils Award Early Chapter Book shortlist for 2021.

[Ellen]

Adorable as always.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute as always