Reycraft Books Brings on the Fun with the Acclaimed Graphic Novel The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!
The book kicks off a new series about twin brothers Walter and Christopher Bumble and their wacky, laugh-outloud adventures.
New Rochelle, NY, Nov 7, 2022—Leading children’s trade publisher Reycraft Books has published The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics! , the first book in a trilogy of graphic novels for kids ages 7 to 11, written by Steve Metzger and illustrated by Brian Schatell. Published in hardcover on October 1, 2022, the book introduces readers to clueless 9-year-old twin brothers Walter and Christopher Bumble and details their misadventures as they try to acquire the latest must-have comic book starring their favorite superhero, Frabbit—half-frog, half-rabbit. But the brothers must contend with Harold, the neighborhood bully, who stands in their way. A diverse group of characters and vibrant full-color illustrations reflect Reycraft’s commitment to creating books of interest for all children.
Designed to deliver a fully engaging and rewarding experience to reluctant readers—and leave them laughing nonstop—The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics! features wacky misunderstandings, goofy riddles, silly puns, and zany fantasy sequences. Kate McMullan, author of the Dragon Slayers’ Academy series, described it as “taking silly to a whole new level! With art as funny as the text, reluctant readers will laugh their socks off and beg for more!”
The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics! has been chosen by the Junior Library Guild as a Gold Standard Selection. Publishers Weekly has given it a starred review, calling it a “madcap” work that “offers a faithful snapshot of the daily life of two rambunctious, imaginative siblings.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Metzger is the bestselling author of more than eighty children’s books, including The Way I Act, Detective Blue (IRA-CBC Children’s Choice List, SLJ starred review), and Pluto Visits Earth! (ABC Best Books for Children). His recent book Yes, I Can Listen! received a 2019 Eureka! Honor Award from the California Reading Association. Steve lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Brian Schatell has illustrated more than a dozen books for children, some of which he has also written. For many years Brian has chaired the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature’s annual One-onOne Plus Conference. He has also taught children’s book illustration and writing at Parsons School of Design. Brian lives in New York City.
ABOUT REYCRAFT BOOKS: Reycraft Books partners with award-winning and up-and-coming authors and illustrators, primarily from underrepresented communities, to provide high-quality books that delight, inform, and honor the voice and vision of all children. Founded in 2019, the imprint publishes authentic stories—engaging picture books, chapter books, middle grade books, graphic novels, and more—that build knowledge, perspective, and connection, meeting the diverse needs of children, families, and educators.