About This Book
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery introduces the Monroe family and their pets, Harold the dog and Chester the cat, who find a tiny, fanged rabbit at a Dracula movie. Chester quickly becomes convinced that Bunnicula is a vampire who drains vegetables white, leading him to devise elaborate, often comical, schemes to expose the bunny. Narrated by the observant and often bewildered Harold, this chapter book is a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and animal fantasy. It gently explores themes of fear, jealousy, and friendship, making it an excellent read-aloud for younger children (4-7) and an engaging independent read for early elementary students (7-11). Parents will appreciate the clever wordplay and the underlying message about not judging others too quickly.
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.
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Chester was so convinced Bunnicula was a vampire? Have you ever made assumptions about someone new?
2
How did Harold show he was a good friend to both Chester and Bunnicula, even when they were fighting?
3
What are some ways we can learn about someone new instead of just guessing about them?
4
If you were part of the Monroe family, what would you think about Bunnicula's strange eating habits?
5
What was the funniest part of Chester's plans to stop Bunnicula?
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