Lou jacobi though scoffed at by harold the dog, chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. When i was a kid i read these books over and over, which more than likely explains a few things about me. The odorous adventures of stinky dog tales from the house of bunnicula by james howe. Bunnicula went on to receive numerous awards as a favorite among children in the united states and canada. Lou jacobi born louis harold jacobovitch, december 28, 19 october 23, 2009 was a canadian character actor. The first book grabs the reader and the sequels are great too.
Oct 16, 2018 heres a repeat of a halloweenthemed edition of the abc weekend special as aired over wls channel 7, of bunnicula, the vampire rabbit which originally aired on january 9th 1982. My wifes family grew up listening to this but the cassette player ruined the original years ago. Wear on cover box item is intact, but may show shelf. In addition to being funny, the books were semieducational of all things paranormal. Creepycrawly birthday bunnicula and friends by james howe. Bunnicula is a cute little childrens book that i may or may not have read as a child. Season 1 part 1 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Search results of abridged and unabridged audiobooks on. May 01, 2000 james howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including the modern classic bunnicula and its highly popular sequels.
Louis, a 200yearold vampire tells his story to a reporter known only as the boy. The series consists of seven books, the first of which was published in 1979 and the last one being published in 2006. Chester the cat suspects bunnicula is a vampire rabbit. Bunnicula has had longing love for chester and cannot handle it anymore so when mina and arthur are out at the movies and harold is fast asleep after a walk, bunnicula acts on those desires with hypnotism, magic, and some kinky antics weve all been waiting forever to see. Season 1 part 1 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this. Things were never the same after that dark and stormy night when the family arrived home from the movies with a cuddly little bunny theyd found wrapped in a blanket and left on a seat in the theater. Search results of abridged and unabridged audiobooks on cds.
Soon he has harold and howie running around sticking toothpicks through hearts of lettuce and any other veggie in sight. It was spring, 1977, just after dinner, when we sat down at our kitchen table, the wooden table i had painted a bright tomato red soon after wed married, and began to write. Your premier selections of abridged and unabridged audiobooks on cds and cassettes to rent or buy. I would love to have included the 1983 audio version of the first book by the gentlevoiced lou jacobi. James howejames howe began his writing career with bunnicula, which was published in 1979. Jun 24, 2010 i am desperately trying to find a copy of bunnicula read by lou jacobi. Jacobi was born louis harold jacobovitch in toronto, ontario, to joseph and fay jacobivitch.
I was vaguely familiar with the story, but i dont specifically remember reading it. This is our story and the story of how that bookmy first and still my most popularcame to be written. The tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck. James howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. I read them to him, since he is just learning how to read, and he adores these. Wls channel 7abc weekend specialsbunnicula,the vampire rabbit complete broadcast,10291983 duration. Chester is convinced all the worlds vegetables are in danger of being drained of their life juices and turned into zombies. Abc weekend special is a weekly 30minute american television anthology series for children. The story is centered on the monroe family and their pets.
Bunnicula novel study guide you get 32 pages of student work in this bunnicula novel study guide. It was also made into a popular television special. A rabbittale of mystery has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This book and the next, teddy bears scrapbook, were coauthored with his late wife, deborah. Bunnicula was adapted as an animated television movie, produced by rubyspears productions, abc, 1982, a sound recording, narrated by lou jacobi, caedmon records, 1982, and a videocassette, world vision home video. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series tales from the house of bunnicula and bunnicula and friends. Children in elementary school will enjoy reading this funny mystery story. The lovable and smart wirehaired dachshound puppy named howie and his friend, the beautiful and brilliant delilah, face their biggest challenge yet.
The jungle bookskipling the mouse and the motorcycle by cleary, the prince of the pond. A rabbittale of mystery beatrix potter ultimate collection 22 childrens books with complete original illustrations. The celery stalks at midnight a timeless classic, wonderfully written such humour and read with such enthusiasm by victor gerber the audio version of course you can almost see the characters thoroughly recommend this book for all ages. They offer the right amount of mystery, creepiness, and humor. In 2001, howe published the misfits, the story of four outcast seventhgraders who try to end namecalling in their school. One of my favorite memories of childhood was going to the library and getting the record of bunnicula out to listen to.
It is because of bunnicula that harold turned to writing. Bunnicula by deborah howe, james howe and alan daniel is a favorite chapter book among children. Buy a cheap copy of tales from the house of bunnicula. Howliday inn was adapted as a sound recording, narrated by jacobi, caedmon records, 1984. I normally read through our texts too quickly and got bored, so i would bring my own books, put them in my desk, and sneak peeks at them whenever possible. A rabbit tale of mystery parent guide this book is the first book in the bunnicula book series. All they have now is the updated version by victor garber, who is not nearly as good at the different voices and sounds clipped and dull, like hes faking a. Bunnicula by deborah and james howe synopsis bunnicula. Theres a newer version now with victor garber but its lou s nasally, sarcastic chester the cat and sardonic, gentle harold the dog that stays with me. Mar 01, 1979 one of my favorite memories of childhood was going to the library and getting the record of bunnicula out to listen to. Bunnicula, first edition abebooks passion for books.
The story focuses on a family and their pets, but is told from the perspective of the family dog. A rabbit tale of mystery and the bunnicula series by james howe. I was besieged with requests for this chapter book series the first day in my elementary school library, and id. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of childrens literature. Bunnicula series fanfiction archive with over 12 stories. Wls channel 7abc weekend specials bunnicula,the vampire rabbit complete broadcast,10291983 duration. 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. Children abridged and unabridged audiobooks on cds and.
In this story, the animals are the main charactersan innocent dog and paranoid cat. Comedy and humor, mystery and suspense, pets, curiosity, confronting and. 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. It all began when the monroes went to see the movie dracula at the theater toby found something on his seat. He is excited when i break these books out every night, and bunnicula is becoming a common word in our house. I am desperately trying to find a copy of bunnicula read by lou jacobi. Dec 20, 2011 the author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series tales from the house of bunnicula and bunnicula and friends. After all the vegetables in the monroe kitchen start turning white, chester and harold are certain that bunnicula is a vegetarian vampire. Talking books plus children audiobooks results page. The bunnicula fun book, illustrations by alan daniel, morrow new york, ny. Heres a repeat of a halloweenthemed edition of the abc weekend special as aired over wls channel 7, of bunnicula, the vampire rabbit which originally aired on january 9th 1982.
The story is centered on the monroe family and their pets and is told from the perspective of their dog harold. Its perfect for elementary school childrenalthough the humor is enjoyable for adults too in my opinion. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from lou jacobi at the discogs marketplace. Includes six compact discs, with a running time of six hours and 40 minutes unabridged. Bunnicula is a childrens book series written by james howe and his late wife deborah in the case of the first book, bunnicula about a vampire bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables. Bunnicula when the monroe family brings home a small blackandwhite bunny they find in the movie theater after seeing dracula, chester the cat and harold the dog are instantly suspicious. Theres a newer version now with victor garber but its lous nasally, sarcastic chester the cat and sardonic, gentle harold the dog that stays with me. Bunnicula is the first book in a rabbit tale mystery series that chronicles the escapades of the monroe family and their three pets.
Bunnicula was the story of a vampire bunny who drained vegetables of. Return to howliday inn bunnicula by howe, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wls channel 7abc weekend specialsbunnicula,the vampire. Someone had to tell the full story of what happened in the monroe household after the rabbit arrived. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I read these books in grade school and loved them, so i wanted him to read these as well. In this humorous animal fantasy book, the monroe family finds a bunny in a movie theater and names the animal bunnicula. A rabbittale of mystery is a 1979 childrens novel by deborah and james howe, the first in his bunnicula series. Howe, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. James howe 1946 biography personal, addresses, career. Published august 8th 2006 by atheneum books for young readers first published march 1st 1979. Bunnicula is a childrens book series written by james howe and his late wife deborah, featuring a vampire rabbit named bunnicula.
Jun 06, 2017 bunnicula fun book by james howe bunnicula the vampire bunny and his three animal friends offer a host of funtime activities, including puns, puzzles, riddles, magic tricks, word games, fun facts, mazes, and twentyfour colorful stickers. Nov 26, 2017 wls channel 7abc weekend specialsbunnicula,the vampire rabbit complete broadcast,10291983 duration. Bud barkin, private eye tales from the house of bunnicula by james howe. Get the best deals on abridged cassettes plays when you shop the largest online selection at. This special 25th anniversary audio edition presents books in the bunnicula series bunnicula, howliday inn, and the celery stalks at midnight read by actor victor garber with special commentary by author james howe. Based on a 2007 online poll, the national education association named the book one of its teachers top 100 books for children. Sealed bunnicula a rabbit tale of mystery by deborah and james howe vinyl record album lp read by lou jacobi abridged vinyljunction 5 out of 5 stars 994.
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