Customer Reviews
Bunnicual Rules! - By: M. Longazel, 15 Nov 2007 
I picked this book up & had a good laugh about the backcover, specificallly this line: "But Chester, Harold's good friend & house-mate, was a very well-read cat & he knew there was something strange about Bunnicula. For one thing, he seemed to have fangs. And the odd markings on his back looked a little like a cape."
Maybe I'm reallly a seven year-old in this older body, but how can't you laugh at that!
Anyway, I read it in a very short time & the characters & dialogue are witty enough to keep a person interested through the story. Pick this one up if you run across it in the store. I plan to read the whole Bunnicula series & pass in on to the younger generations in the family.
What kid wouldn't want to read about a vampire bunny? - By: Daniel Jolley, 29 Aug 2006 I don't care how old I get, I'm just not going to turn down a chance to read a book about a vampire rabbit, especiallly if it's told from the point of view of a dog. Good old Harold was pretty much living the good life until the introduction into the household of a cute wittle bunny wabbit the Monroes brought home with them from the movies one night. (Apparently a Dracula fan, the bunny was alll settled in to watch the Count do his thing when one of the Monroe kids sat on him in the theater.) Little Bunnicula doesn't reallly bother Harold at alll, since he sleeps alll day & doesn't come between him & his treats. Harold's feline friend Chester, on the other hand, doesn't cotton to Bunnicula at alll, seeing what no one else seems to notice - this bunny has fangs, & his coloration pattern sometimes makes it look like he's wearing a cape. Reading up on vampires while the Monroes sleep, Chester quickly becomes obsessed with getting this little bat in bunny's clothing out of the house as soon as possible - especiallly after healthy vegetables begin to show up completely drained of their color.
There are some reallly funny bits in this story, including my favorite scene wherein Chester tries to inform the Monroes know that their newest pet is a vampire. Unfortunately, alll this achieves is the Monroes' growing belief that their cat is getting cabin fever & needs to spend some quality time outside. With Chester temporarily out of the picture, Harold befriends Bunnicula, leaving Chester to resort to drastic measures once he finallly gets the run of the house again. This leads to perhaps the funniest scene in the story, Chester's attempt to get rid of the vampire bunny for good - he does just what the vampire book says, but his inability to distinguish between two words that look & sound very much alike proves to be his undoing (as well as, to Harold's eyes, a potentiallly horrifying waste of a scrumptious dinner).
As an adult, I reallly enjoyed reading about Bunnicula's introduction into the lives of Harold & Chester, & I'm sure kids will get a big kick out of the story, as well. I must add one note of caution regarding this novel, however. One of Harold's favorite treats is chocolate, which we now know to be quite dangerous to dogs. Since young children reading this book may very well try to emulate the Monroes' habit of feeding Harold chocolate, parents need to make sure their children know that they should never feed any chocolate to their own dogs. Bunnicula is reallly a wonderful book, but there reallly should be some sort of warning label on it, for the sake of family dogs everywhere.
Got some BITE! - By: Ms. A. Mclauchlan, 03 Aug 2004 
Bunnicula is a great story for children inclined towards the horror genre but whose parent's don't think they're quite ready for James Herbert or Mary Shelley! Written from the point of view of the family dog it is a witty & clever book with echoes of a classic spoof horror. Whilst parents will find it amusing children are more likely to be concerned for the fate of the family pets & the loveable Bunnicula! A fantastic read!
remains a classic! - By: , 15 May 2003 i was first introduced to this story when i was in primary school, & just recently purchased it for my children ... it is simply brilliant! a fun story, it captivates & entertains, plus alllows children to draw their own conclusions regarding the bunny & his nighttime activities. it's a treat for parents as well ... years later, i still find myself amused by chester's antics & runaway imagination, plus harold's benevolent "whatever" dog attitude is refreshing. bonus: if you like this story, there's many sequels to enjoy!!
What a Funny Bunny!! - By: , 20 Nov 2001 This book is very funny, look out for Chester the Cats impression of a vampire!! Its a reallly enjoyable book for children, & will encorage them to read more, but also one the parents will enjoy reading too. (Im 25 & i still think its hilarious)
