James Howe books in order
American picture book author, children's writer and actor
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 59
James Howe has published 9 novels, 12 novellas, 36 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Bunnicula (1979). The latest is Horace and Morris Say Cheese (Which Makes Dolores Sneeze!) (2009).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Howe
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Bunnicula
James Howe's most-read book.
Newest
Horace and Morris Say Cheese (Which Makes Dolores Sneeze!)
Published 2009.
Standalone novels in order
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery (Apr 1979)
A Night Without Stars (1983)
The Case of the Missing Mother (1983)
A Love Note for Baby Piggy (1986)
Stage Fright (1986)
Pinky and Rex (1990)
Pinky and Rex and the Mean Old Witch (1991)
Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores (1999)
Horace and Morris Say Cheese (Which Makes Dolores Sneeze!) (2009)
Novellas in order
Teddy Bear's Scrapbook (1980)
Annie Joins the Circus (1982)
Mister Tinker in Oz (1985)
Harold & Chester in Scared Silly (1989)
Dew Drop Dead (1990)
Eat Your Poison Dear (1990)
What Eric Knew (1990)
Bunnicula Strikes Again! (1999)
Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom (2002)
Bud Barkin, Private Eye (2003)
The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog (Tales from the House of Bunnicula) (2003)
Hot Fudge (2004)
Children's books in order
Bunnicula (1979)
The Hospital Book (1981)
Howliday Inn (1982)
The Celery Stalks at Midnight (1983)
The Day the Teacher Went Bananas (1984)
Carol Burnett (1987)
Nighty Nightmare (1987)
Harold & Chester in the Fright Before Christmas (1988)
Pinky and Rex and the New Baby (Pinky and Rex/Ready-To-Read) (1990)
Dances With Wolves (1991)
Harold & Chester in Creepy-Crawly Birthday (1991)
Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee (1991)
Pinky and Rex Go to Camp (1992)
Return to Howliday Inn (1992)
Bunnicula Fun Book (1993)
Morgan's Zoo (1993)
When You Go to Kindergarten (1994)
Pinky and Rex and the Bully (1996)
Pinky and Rex and the New Neighbors (1997)
The Watcher (1997)
I Wish I Were a Butterfly (1999)
The Misfits (2001)
Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (But What About Dolores?) (2002)
Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 (2002)
It Came from Beneath the Bed! (2002)
Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II (2003)
Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' Name, Amen (2004)
The Vampire Bunny (2004)
Totally Joe (2005)
Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow (2006)
Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise (2006)
Rabbit-cadabra! (2006)
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time (2008)
Brontorina (2010)
Addie on the Inside (2011)
Otter and Odder (2012)
Other books in order
The Muppet Guide to Magnificent Manners (1984)
Bunnicula Collection (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- BunniculaTV · from Bunnicula
About James Howe
James Howe is an American children's writer who has written more than 79 juvenile and young adult fiction books. He is best known for the Bunnicula series about a vampire rabbit that sucks the juice out of vegetables.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Howe FAQ
- How many books has James Howe written?
- James Howe has published 9 novels, 12 novellas, 36 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Howe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bunnicula.
- What is James Howe's latest book?
- Horace and Morris Say Cheese (Which Makes Dolores Sneeze!) (2009).
- What is James Howe's most famous book?
- Bunnicula (1979) is James Howe's most widely read book.
- Which James Howe books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Bunnicula (TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.