Deborah howe with her husband james howe was the author of the classic childrens tale bunnicula. A rabbit tale of mystery 1979 is a chapter book for children, written by deborah and james howe and illustrated by alan daniel. In bunnicula, a family finds a bunny at a dracula movie, and their two other pets thinks there is something suspicious about him that might harm the family. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bunnicula. Bunnicula, howliday inn, and the celery stalks at midnight. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of childrens literature. It inaugurated the bunnicula series and bunnicula universe. When the monroes vegetables begin to appear drained of juice, chester suspects bunnicula is a vampireand the monroes might be his first step on the path to world domination. Plot monroes, including the boys, pete and toby, as they return. A rabbittale of mystery was written by james and debra howe about a vampire rabbit that comes to live with a family. The tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck. A rabbittale of mystery is a childrens novel written by deborah howe and james howe, illustrated by alan daniel, and published by atheneum books in 1979. The intrigue begins when they discover a note written in an exotic language around the bunnys neck that translates to, take care of my baby. Bunnicula is the first book in a rabbit tale mystery series that chronicles the escapades of the monroe family and their three pets.
Most of the worksheets on this page align with the common core standards. The printables on this page are designed to go along with the book bunnicula, by deborah and james howe. This novel is so much fun, it is a great read aloud d. A rabbit tale of mystery bunnicula and friends book 1. When strange accidents happen at the factory where mr. Monroe works, and vegetables are drained of their juices, the neighbors as well as harold the dog and chester the cat suspect that the newfound family bunny is really a vampire. With chris kattan, sean astin, brian kimmet, kari wahlgren. In 1982 and 1983, two sequels to bunnicula, howliday. Bunnicula julie trelstad june 21, 2017 atheneum books for young readers. While harold isnt bothered by the new addition, chester begins to suspect that the bunny is a. A rabbit tale of musical mystery, a childrens book adaptation with a script by charles busch, is a story of a curious rabbit who may be a vampire. The series consists of seven books, released between 1979 and 2006.
A rabbittale of mystery is a 1979 childrens novel by deborah and james howe, the first in his bunnicula series. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. A wellread and observant cat, chester soon decided that there was. A rabbit tale of mystery is first book of bunnicula series. This is bunnicula the vampire rabbit 1982 cartoon by sarah donovan on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The monroe family find a bunny at the movie theater. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named the book one of its. James howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. A rabbittale of a mystery author deborah howe and james howe illustrator alan daniel publisher atheneum books publication date april 1979 previously by na followed by howliday inn bunnicula. A rabbit tale of mystery bunnicula and friends book 1 kindle edition by howe, deborah, howe, james, daniel, alan. Bunnicula is a childrens book series written by james howe and his late wife deborah howe, featuring a vampire rabbit named bunnicula who sucks the juice out of vegetables.
Deborah howe died in 1978, months before the book first saw print. This lesson includes internet resources and enrichment ideas to use while reading james howes novel. The adventure begins when the monroe family rescues a rabbit that chester, their cat is convinced is a vampire. Bunnicula, by deborah and james howe, is a cute, clever, and humorous tale told from the family dogs point of view. Br 4392 or lp 922 or rc 16703 when the monroe family brings home a bunny they find in a movie theater while watching dracula, chester the cat and harold the dog are suspicious of the new resident and believe him to be a vegetarian vampire when all the vegetables suddenly turn white. Abc weekend specials bunnicula, the vampire rabbit tv. Bunnicula is a childrens book series written by james howell about a vampire bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables.
The monroe family brings home a little bunny they find at a theater while watching the movie dracula. A vampire rabbit likes to drink carrot juice instead of blood to strengthen up his super abilities in new paranormal adventures. It all began when the monroes went to see the movie dracula at the theater toby found something on his seat. A rabbit tale of mystery parent guide this book is the first book in the bunnicula book series. With willie tyler, jack carter, howard morris, alan dinehart. A rabbittale of mystery is a childrens horror parody with illustrations by alan daniel. Worksheets include reading comprehension questions, literature circle role sheets, a word search puzzle, writing prompts, a character list, and other printable activities.
A rabbittale of mystery fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more prime members enjoy free twoday shipping, free sameday or oneday delivery to select areas, prime video, prime music, prime reading, and more. A rabbittale of mystery by james howe, deborah howe, and alan daniel book 1 of the bunnicula series. It all begins when the monroe family finds a peculiar little. In the 25 years since it was first published, bunnicula has been a favorite of many. Parents need to know that bunnicula is about a vampire rabbit, but the horror aspect of the plot is mild. After her death, the bunnicula series was continued by james. James howe james howe began his writing career with bunnicula, which was published in 1979. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series tales from the house of bunnicula and bunnicula and friends. A rabbittale of mystery 1996 08, aladdin paperbacks paperback in english 1st aladdin paperbacks edition 1. In the 25 years since it was first published, bunnicula has been a favorite of many children who have just begun to read novels on their own. All the characters include chester, harold, and my personal favorite. Bunnicula by deborah and james howe synopsis bunnicula. The first book in the bunnicula series, which encompasses seven novels, it establishes the characters that have made the bunnicula universe a favorite for young readers. It is because of bunnicula that harold turned to writing.
A book with a cute bunny vampire, talking animals, and a mystery should be read. Answer key chapters 1 and 2 match each character with his or her description. It is about a family finding a bunny and then, a cat assuming that the bunny is a vampire bunny using a few books and investigation results as evidence. A rabbit tale of mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. Bunnicula a rabbit tale of mystery deborah howe, james howe there are three things you must understand about this childrens novel. A rabbittale of mystery beatrix potter ultimate collection 22 childrens books with complete original illustrations. See more ideas about this or that questions, evil bunny and rabbit tale. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named it one of the teachers top 100 books for children. The first book, of course, introduces the nocturnal bunny who was discovered by the monroe family at a horror i read the first of book in the darling bunnicula series long ago when my children were young.
A rabbit tale of a mystery author deborah howe and james howe illustrator alan daniel publisher atheneum books publication date april 1979 previously by na followed by howliday inn bunnicula. It proved to be an apt name, at least as far as chester was concerned. When we read and love books as children, i suppose its only natural for us to want to pass along that love to a new generation, so when i realized that my godson was coming upon the age and reading ability where bunnicula might suit, i immediately bought it for him. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This book and the next, teddy bears scrapbook, were coauthored with his late wife, deborah. Its a wacky story, told from the point of view of a dog named harold and sprinkled with goofy oneliners, that will captivate kids from the great title to the last page. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. It was also made into a popular television special. The monroe already have two pets, harold the dog and chester the cat. Someone had to tell the full story of what happened in the monroe household after the rabbit arrived. A rabbittale of mystery by james howe, deborah howe, and alan daniel. They are watching an old dracula movie so that call the bunny bunnicula. A rabbittale of mystery 1979 is a chapter book for children, written by deborah and james howe and illustrated by alan daniel. Bunnicula went on to receive numerous awards as a favorite among children in the united states and canada.