Bunnicula Quotes

“So, this is a rabbit, I thought. He sort of looks like Chester, only he's got longer ears and a shorter tail. And a motor in his nose.”
― James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“Fangs are more pointed, and vampires use fangs to bite people on the neck.'
'Yech! Who'd want to do that?'
'Vampires would, that's who.'
'Wait a minute. I saw Mrs. Monroe bite Mr. Monroe on the neck once. Does that mean she's a vampire?'
'Boy, are you dumb. She's not a vampire. She's a lawyer.”
― Deborah and James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“But looking back on the next day, I can tell you that happy endings are possible, even in situations as fraught with complications as this one was.”
― James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“Harold: "It so happens I was discussing great works of literature with Toby."
Chester: "Since when is a Twinkies wrapper considered a great work of literature?”
― James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“Mom, you're not going to let him name him, are you? That's favoritism, and I'll be traumatized if you do.”
― James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“At this point, Chester started to bathe his tail, which is a cat's way of changing a subject he finds uncomfortable.”
― James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“I don’t know if you’ve ever watched a cat try to decide where to sit, but it involves a lot of circling around, sitting, getting up again, circling some more, thinking about it, lying down, standing up, bathing a paw or tail and . . . circling! A dog, on the other hand, sits. “This looks like a good spot,” a dog will say to himself. He will then lower his body to the spot in question and is usually so secure in his decision that he will fall asleep immediately.”
― James Howe, Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

“Chester continued, “The Mark of the Vampire says garlic renders vampires immobile.”
― Deborah Howe, Bunnicula

“(But then, I’m not your ordinary dog, since an ordinary dog wouldn’t be writing this book, would he?)”
― Deborah Howe, Bunnicula

“Mom, you’re not going to let him name him, are you? That’s favoritism, and I’ll be traumatized if you do.”
― Deborah Howe, Bunnicula

“A parrot,” he said, “is a tropical zygodactyl bird (order psittaciformes) that has a stout curved hooked bill, is often crested, brightly variegated, and an excellent mimic. In other words, Harold, a parrot is a little bird with a big mouth.”
― Deborah Howe, Bunnicula

“Come on, come on, you’re wasting time. Just jump up here.” I surveyed the scene carefully. I knew I would have to get a running start since there was just a tiny spot left for me and I would never be able to fit into it if I pulled myself up slowly. Apparently, I was taking too long for Chester’s liking. “Will you get up here?” he hissed. Okay, if that’s what you want. I ran and jumped onto the chair, landing with a great kerplop. “Chester, where are you?” I cried. I couldn’t see anything but the back of the chair. I’d forgotten to turn myself around. “I’m here, you great oaf!” I turned my head. “What are you doing on the floor?” I asked. “You knocked me off the chair. Now just stay put. I’m coming back up.” I moved to the back of the chair, and Chester”
― Deborah Howe, Bunnicula