Books written by James Howe

The Vampire Bunny

Harold the dog thinks the Monroes' new pet rabbit is just a cute little bunny. But when the vegetables in the Monroes' kitchen start turning white, Chester the cat is worried. Could Bunnicula be a vampire bunny?
Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow

The Monroe house is going mad with excitement. Pete has just won a contest, and the prize is a school visit from none other than M. T. Graves, Pete's idol and the bestselling author of the FleshCrawlers series.
What Eric Knew

If Sebastian and his friends can decode Eric's strange notes, maybe they can solve the mystery of the ghost. But before Sebastian discovers what Eric knew, he must face a modern day evil more dangerous than any ghost from the past.
Eat Your Poison, Dear

Cafeteria food may be hazardous to your health.
Stage Fright: A Sebastian Barth Mystery

“ And those imitations Dougie did of Bela Lugosi and Jimmy Cagney and Lionel Barrymore . Who are those guys , anyway ? " " Bela Lugosi was the original film Dracula , " said Sebastian's father , entering the room .
The Kuna Gathering: Contemporary Village Politics in Panama

They could have taken warning from others' unhappy experiences, since political scientists have had such a difficult time with the concept of power (see Barber 1966; Hawley and Wirt 1974; Nagel 1975; Dahl 1976; Domhoff 1978).
Pinky and Rex

Rex and her best friend Pinky, each the proud possessor of twenty-seven stuffed animals or dinosaurs, find their visit to the museum and its gift shop complicated by Pinky's little sister Amanda.
Pinky and Rex Go to Camp

Although his best friend Rex is excited about going to camp, Pinky is afraid of leaving home.
Pinky and Rex and the Bully

Pinky learns the importance of identity as he defends his favorite color, pink, and his friendship with a girl, Rex, from the neighborhood bully.
Pinky and Rex and the Perfect Pumpkin

When Rex is invited to go along on the traditional pumpkin-picking trip with Pinky's grandparents, she doesn't feel that Pinky's cousin Abby really wants her to be part of the fun.
A Night Without Stars

Donald, a disfigured burn victim, helps Maria cope with her fears of undergoing open-heart surgery, and the two become firm, mutually supportive friends.
I Wish I Were a Butterfly

A wise dragonfly helps a despondent cricket realize that he is special in his own way.
Teddy Bear's Scrapbook

"A young girl sits and listens while her Teddy Bear recounts the stories behind the pictures in his scrapbook.
Otter and Odder

When Otter falls in love with his food source, a fish named Myrtle, he must decide whether to follow the way of the otter or the way of his heart.
Howliday Inn

When their family goes on vacation, Chester the cat and Harold the dog go to stay at Chateau Bow-Wow, where--with the other residents--they becomes involved in various mysteries and intrigues.
Bunnicula Strikes Again!

When Bunnicula the rabbit starts acting strangely, the Monroe dogs and cat renew their suspicions that he is a vampire.
Hot Fudge

The Monroe family tests Harold the dog's willpower when they leave him alone with a pan of fudge.
Brontorina

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

When the first snow of winter falls, Catina worries about all her plans for the day being ruined, so her friend Houndsley tries to help Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the quiet time of a snowy day.
The Celery Stalks at Midnight

Chester the cat is more convinced than ever that Bunnicula is a vampire when there is a harvest of white vegetables on the morning after the night that Bunnicula was probably wandering through the neighborhood.