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Books by James Howe | Wonderlit

Books by James Howe

41 books · Ages 4–17

Known for the Bunnicula and Pinky and Rex series, James Howe writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, humor, animals.

Series

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel

Howliday Inn

6 books · Ages 8–12

Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet

Pinky and Rex and the Perfect Pumpkin

Pinky and Rex and the Double-Dad Weekend

Pinky and Rex

3 books · Ages 6–9

Dew Drop Dead

Sebastian Barth Mystery

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Misfits

Totally Joe

2 books · Ages 10–14

It Came from Beneath the Bed!

Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6!

Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom

Tales from the House of Bunnicula

6 books · Ages 7–12

Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?)

Horace and Morris and Dolores

1 book · Ages 4–8

Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores

Horace and Morris Say Cheese

Horace and Morris

2 books · Ages 4–8

Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster

Houndsley and Catina

6 books · Ages 5–8

Howliday Inn

Howliday Inn

Bunnicula: The Graphic Novels

2 books · Ages 7–12

Scared Silly: A Halloween Treat

Harold & Chester

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of There's a Monster Under My Bed

There's a Monster Under My Bed

Simon is certain he can hear something breathing in the dark beneath his mattress in this gentle look at nighttime jitte

Cover of The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The new teacher is great at climbing and loves snacks, but the class is in for a surprise when they realize he is actual

Cover of There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag

There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag

Alex feels left out of his brother's imaginary games with a dragon until he dreams up a giant companion of his own: a ca

Cover of Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' Name, Amen

Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' Name, Amen

Five-year-old Emily leans on both her Jewish and Christian heritage to understand the rituals of saying goodbye after he

Cover of Big Bob, Little Bob

Big Bob, Little Bob

For children who feel they don't fit traditional molds or struggle to find common ground with peers who have different i

Cover of Brontorina

Brontorina wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but it is hard to master the art of dance when you are a massive

Cover of Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams

Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams

For the child who feels pressured to follow a path they didn't choose. A gentle story about finding the courage to be a

Cover of Milo Walking

For the child who always wants to rush ahead, this gentle story shows how slowing down reveals the hidden magic in a sim

Cover of I Wish I Were a Butterfly

I Wish I Were a Butterfly

An unhappy cricket learns to appreciate his own song after a wise spider and a friendly butterfly help him see the beaut

By Age Range

There's a Monster Under My Bed

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

Pinky and Rex and the Double-Dad Weekend

Howliday Inn

There's a Monster Under My Bed

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

Howliday Inn

Nighty-Nightmare

Bunnicula Strikes Again!

Common Themes

Friendship & Loyalty Humor Animals Dogs Being Different Creativity & Imagination Friendship & Social Cats

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Kiki: My Stylish Life

Kiki: My Stylish Life