Hap
The heart of The Hum Bug
Hap is a nervous but determined bee whose Christmas Eve visit to Manta Claus goes wrong when his excitement turns to humming.
Characters
The friends of The Hum Bug
These are the faces of the story. Each character from the Final Revised Manuscript is represented here with their canonical descriptions.
Sammy
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Sammy
A friend of Bugville
Sammy the Snail is seen at Manta Land on Christmas Eve enjoying his turn with Manta Claus before Hap's adventure begins.
Manta Claus
The winter spirit of Manta Land
Manta Claus is a green praying mantis who sits upon a throne of sticks beneath a pine-cone Christmas tree, generous and warm-hearted.
Magenta
A bright presence in Manta Land
Magenta is a wise and caring caterpillar who wraps Hap in multi-arm hugs and delivers the story's central lesson.
Elf-Ants
The bustling little helpers
The Elf-Ants usher bugs to the throne, escort Hap away when he hums, and block his disguises — until even they are moved by the crowd.