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Bunnicula by Deborah Howe
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audio, libby-app, read-in-2024, young-children

Did you know James & Deborah Howe didn't write Bunnicula?
Sure, their names are on the title, but the manuscript was actually dropped off at their door by the story's narrator, Harold the dog.<--it was a lot easier to get away with this back in 1979

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In his own words, Harold describes what happened to the Monroe house after a fluffy baby bunny appeared in their home.
The tale mainly revolves around his long-time feline friend, Chester, who endeavors to prove that Bunnicula is a vampire while being thwarted by fate at every turn.
Chester spirals.
As cats do when they don't get their way.

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Alright. The skinny gist is that Chester is SURE this baby bunny is a vampire. <--and to be fair, he probably is! But if his greatest crime is sucking the juice out of veggies, the cat probably needs to calm the fuck down.
Now, I don't know how many of you have cat overlords at home, but I'm speaking from experience when I say that telling them they need to straighten up and stop acting crazy just isn't an option.
And Harold knows this.
So how is he going to save his human family, save Chester's sanity, and maybe even save a tiny vampire bunny?

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I won't spoil the ending for you, but it's cute.

Ok, this was adorable and stands the test of time.
As in, you can read it to your kids and not have to scrape your tongue afterward to get that horrible children's book taste out of your mouth.
Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.

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Highly Recommended.

PS - I listened to the audiobook version with Victor Garber as the narrator, and it was fantastic.
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May 14, 2024 – Started Reading
May 14, 2024 – Shelved
June 28, 2024 – Finished Reading

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Erica I still think about steaking people through the heart.
And The Celery Stalks at Midnight was my favorite book title as a kid because I understood the pun.


[Name Redacted] My favourite was "Nighty-Nightmare," in large part because the horror story Chester told within the story legitimately creeped me out XD


Anne Erica wrote: "I still think about steaking people through the heart.
And The Celery Stalks at Midnight was my favorite book title as a kid because I understood the pun."


Steaking! Yes! That was freaking adorable. Stop.


Anne [Name Redacted] wrote: "My favourite was "Nighty-Nightmare," in large part because the horror story Chester told within the story legitimately creeped me out XD"

I've not read that!
I'm trying to prep my library for grandkids, so I'm looking for awesome titles to put me over the top and make me the cool grandma.


Yzma I loved this series as a kid and my own little ducklings think it's hilarious. They listen to it on their yoto players, and the audiobook narrator is excellent.


Anne Yzma wrote: "I loved this series as a kid and my own little ducklings think it's hilarious. They listen to it on their yoto players, and the audiobook narrator is excellent."

I listened to the audiobook, too! You're right, it was great.


Kat (Part time Psychopomp) I loved Bunnicula, I plan on reading it again with my son.


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carol. hilarious review ("Scrape your tongue..." :D


Anne Kat (Part time Psychopomp) wrote: "I loved Bunnicula, I plan on reading it again with my son."

I'll have to wait till one of my kids gets off their ass and give me some grandchildren, I guess. lol


message 10: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne carol. wrote: "hilarious review ("Scrape your tongue..." :D"

I feel like we're not supposed to admit it but some of those books are a chore to read!


message 11: by Maria (new)

Maria All my kids loved that one! Yeap, I know what you mean and I think the kids know it too. We've kept to mostly older books to avoid the problem.


Andrea Bunnicula is so good. Helped me form a love of vampire stories from an early ago. Bunnicula and the Count.


message 13: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Maria wrote: "All my kids loved that one! Yeap, I know what you mean and I think the kids know it too. We've kept to mostly older books to avoid the problem."

I need to check out the rest of the series.


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Anne Andrea wrote: "Bunnicula is so good. Helped me form a love of vampire stories from an early ago. Bunnicula and the Count."

A good children's book is priceless. Especially one the parents can enjoy, as well!


message 15: by Lauren (new)

Lauren Great review, Anne. This is my favorite childhood book! It was wonderful when I got to share it with my daughter.


message 16: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Thanks! I honestly didn't realize how adorable it was.


message 17: by Mwanamali (new)

Mwanamali There are cats that don't get their way? Can you show them to my lord and master


message 18: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne I have one that screams at me. Screams. at. me.
He runs the whole neighborhood. My neighbors send me pictures of him laying beside them on their porches, and one even buys special salmon treats to give him every morning. <--no, they do not have a cat themselves.


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Mwanamali Anne wrote: "I have one that screams at me. Screams. at. me.
He runs the whole neighborhood. My neighbors send me pictures of him laying beside them on their porches, and one even buys special salmon treats to ..."


Oh he's taken over the neighbourhood


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Kim Novak (The Reading Rx) I loved this series as a kid� I even went as Bunnicula to a Halloween party in college once. It was perhaps a little literary 😆


message 21: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne mwana wrote: "Oh he's taken over the neighbourhood"

Yeah, we force him inside when it's really hot and that's where the screaming comes in. He thinks our block can't function without him patroling it.


message 22: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Kim wrote: "I loved this series as a kid� I even went as Bunnicula to a Halloween party in college once. It was perhaps a little literary 😆"

That sounds like a fun party. lol


Sierra Outstanding review, and yes, I know what you’re talking about when it comes to those horrible children’s books 📖😂😂😂


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Anne Sierra’s Bookshelf wrote: "Outstanding review, and yes, I know what you’re talking about when it comes to those horrible children’s books 📖😂😂😂"

They're so boring sometimes! <--but you're not allowed to say that
lol


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Reader Mpho Jennifer I've been a long term member here reading the BUNNICULA BOOK, by author Howe, James, Howe, Victor .

I rate the BUNNICULA BOOK on a 5 star rating, it's attached with guides of heroic scenes , James & Deborah BUNNICULA Rabbit -Tale Of Mystery is a perfect story to read through....


message 26: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Reader Mpho wrote: "I've been a long term member here reading the BUNNICULA BOOK, by author Howe, James, Howe, Victor .

I rate the BUNNICULA BOOK on a 5 star rating, it's attached with guides of heroic scenes , James & Deborah BUNNICULA Rabbit -Tale Of Mystery is a perfect story to read through..."


That's awesome. :)


Schrödinger's nap With Halloween coming up...I know I know it's still summer, but this book looks intriguing and your review has piqued my interest in it. Adding this to my reading list.


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Anne Schrödinger's nap wrote: "With Halloween coming up...I know I know it's still summer, but this book looks intriguing and your review has piqued my interest in it. Adding this to my reading list."

This would be perfect for a Spooktober read.
And no, it's never too early to be thinking of Halloween. Hands down, my favorite holiday. Half of my attic is filled with decorations for it!


Schrödinger's nap With the trend of having 10ft skeleton lawn ornaments, there should be 10ft Bunnicula or Catenstein


message 30: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne I just gasped out loud. Seriously.
CAN YOU IMAGINE?!


Schrödinger's nap I call dibs on Catenstein! Need to get that to market before Halloween.


message 32: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne I would LOVE a big old animatronic vampire bunny on the side of my house. I wish I could build that stuff.


message 33: by Erin (new) - rated it 3 stars

Erin Harold, you are so good looking.


message 34: by Clarissa (new)

Clarissa Pham I loved this book as a kid. I still think about it sometimes.


message 35: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Erin wrote: "Harold, you are so good looking."

He is.


message 36: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Clarissa wrote: "I loved this book as a kid. I still think about it sometimes."

It's so cute, and one of those rare books that is specifically for children but winks at the adults reading the book to them.


message 37: by Kimberly (new)

Kimberly This is too good and that cover & book title are killing me 🐰


message 38: by Anne (new) - rated it 5 stars

Anne Kimberly wrote: "This is too good and that cover & book title are killing me 🐰"

It's worth a read, even as an adult!


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