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A fun story, told by a dog, about a cat, a bunny and his human family. Scary? Only momentarily unsettling, but soon replaced by humor. I would read it to any child familiar with the Dracula tale, or vampires. Or perhaps it would be a good lead in to explaining those to a child, if you want to.

The little biography at the end was moving and heart-felt. A touching tribute to Deborah Howe. ( )

A favorite book from my childhood. I loved reading it to my son. ( )

I laughed out loud more times that I remember.
Wonderful little book. ( )

Bunnicula is the cute story of Harold, the dog, Chester, the cat, The Monroe’s, and the new addition to their family, Bunnicula. This is told in first person through the eyes of Harold.

4.5 Stars


This is a children’s book that is cute, adorable, and very funny. It’s the first time I’ve read it, and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s well written, and I think the idea of having Harold, the dog, tell the tale is clever.

The quick run-down is that the Monroe’s find a rabbit at the movie theater and bring it home. Chester, the cat, is quite a dramatic cat. He reads books after the family is asleep and has latched onto the idea that Bunnicula is a vampire rabbit. Harold tells the tale of Chester’s antics as he tries to convey to the Monroe’s that Bunnicula is a vampire, and when that fails, to foil Bunnicula’s plans. Harold is a laid back dog who loves Hostess Ding Dongs, and getting the Monroe’s to feed him more food. Unfortunately for Harold, he gets dragged into Chester’s schemes, and that’s where the hilarity ensues.

The humans in the story comprise, Dad, a college professor, Mom, a lawyer, and their sons, Toby and Pete, two brothers who are often bickering. This book was written in 1979, but what I liked, was that the authors made the mother a lawyer, which back in those days, I'm guessing was not a common occupation for women in books.

This book was so funny and entertaining. It had me laughing numerous times. It’s also well written and the few drawings included in it are a nice addition.

I’d recommend this as a cute tale for children and adults, and I would definitely read this again. I want to give this 4.5 stars, but since Goodreads doesn’t allow for half stars, I’ll give Bunnicula, 4 Stars.


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