Bunnicula A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

James HoweJAMES HOWE began his writing career withBunnicula, which was published in 1979. This book and the next,Teddy Bear's Scrapbook, were coauthored with his late wife, Deborah.Bunniculawent on to receive numerous awards as a favorite among children in the United States and Canada. It was also made into a popular television special. In 1982 and 1983, two sequels toBunnicula, Howliday InnandThe Celery Stalks at Midnight, appeared. Howe is also the author ofThe Hospital Book, A Night Without Stars, Morgan's Zoo, What Eric Knew, andStage Fright.

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.