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Synopsis
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery is a children's novel written by Deborah Howe and James Howe, illustrated by Alan Daniel, and published by Atheneum Books in 1979. It inaugurated the Bunnicula series and Bunnicula universe. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association listed the novel as one of the "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." The series chronicles the adventures of the Monroe family and their pets, Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Bunnicula the rabbit. The novels are narrated by Harold the family dog.
Is Bunnicula appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 6 and up.
Bunnicula is a gentle, humorous mystery about family pets who suspect their new rabbit housemate is a vampire. The story is entirely age-appropriate with no violence, scary content, or inappropriate language—just silly supernatural suspicion and pet hijinks.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love this funny story told by a dog who tries to solve the mystery of whether the new pet rabbit is really a vampire.