Books written by James Howe

  • Nighty-Nightmare

    When scary strangers appear at the Monroes' overnight campsite, Chester the cat tries to convince the family's two dogs that foul play is intended.

  • Return to Howliday Inn

    In their fifth adventure, the Monroe family pets are once again boarded at the Chateau Bow-Bow when the Monroes go on vacation.

  • Bud Barkin, Private Eye

    Bud Barkin, Private Eye

  • Bud Barkin, Private Eye

    Writing a mystery turns out to be harder than Howie imagined. All those red herrings! All those loose ends! Not to mention coming up with more similes than an advanced-placement English teacher

  • Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6!

    ... Bud Barkin, Private Eye The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog Other Bunnicula Books by James Howe: Bunnicula (with Deborah Howe) Howliday Inn The Celery Stalks at Midnight Nighty-Nightmare Return to Howliday Inn Bunnicula Strikes Again ...

  • There's a Monster Under My Bed

    Certain that he no longer needs a night light, a little boy lies awake, terrified about the monsters who lurk under his bed

  • What Eric Knew: A Sebastian Barth Mystery

    After Eric moves away he sends cryptic notes to Sebastian and David, who attempt to make sense of them by investigating a mysterious death.

  • Babes in Toyland

    A retelling, based on the 1903 operetta, of the classic story of how Jane and Alan are pursued by their evil uncle Barnaby who wants to kill them for their fortune.

  • Big Bob, Little Bob

    Big Bob likes trucks and throwing balls, and Little Bob likes dolls and jingling bracelets, so they try to make their friendship last.

  • Brontorina

    Accompanied by Randy Cecil’s beguiling illustrations, here is an irresistible story that proves that no problem is too big when the heart and imagination know no bounds.

  • The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

    For use in schools and libraries only.

  • Houndsley and Catina at the Library

    James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay have created another engaging tale about what it means to be a supportive friend and how it’s never too late to learn something new.

  • Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

    Houndsley likes canoeing and his friend Catina likes bicycling, but each has to help the other learn to enjoy these activities in order to do them together.

  • Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk: Candlewick Sparks

    Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the plink and plunk of the paddles.

  • Teddy Bear's Scrapbook

    One boring rainy afternoon Teddy Bear decides to bring out his scrapbook, which contains photographs and newspaper clippings from his long and illustrious past.

  • Bunnicula: A Rabbit-tale of Mystery

    BEWARE THE HARE!Is he or isn't he a vampire?Before it's too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household -- a suspicious-looking bunny with unusual habits...and fangs!