Books by James Howe

Portrait of James Howe

James Howe is a versatile American author best known for blending gentle humour with thoughtful storytelling across children's and young adult fiction. His celebrated 'Bunnicula' series introduced readers to a charmingly eccentric family and their mysterious pet rabbit, while his later works broadened to explore themes of friendship, identity, and acceptance with warmth and subtle wit.

Whether crafting light-hearted adventures or more reflective contemporary tales, Howe's writing is marked by empathy and an ear for authentic dialogue. His books continue to resonate with young readers and educators alike, offering stories that entertain while encouraging kindness, curiosity, and confidence.

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24 products


  • Big Bob Little Bob

    Walker Books Ltd Big Bob Little Bob

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's not easy to become friends with someone who is nothing like you but surprising things can happen when you give it a try.A comforting story of friendship for any child who does not conform to traditional gender stereotypes, this is the story of two boys, as different as different can be. Big Bob likes trucks and throwing balls and being loud. Little Bob likes dolls and jingling bracelets and being quiet. No matter what they do, they do not do it the same. But when they become new neighbours, they might just find a way to be friends... With humour and tenderness, James Howe and Laura Ellen Anderson beautifully depict the struggles and joys that come when friendships are forged between different kinds of people.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Music Inside Us

    Abrams The Music Inside Us

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joyI've been asking myself all my life, What is the purpose of music?' Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musicianstudying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United Stateshe wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music. Ma decided that he would spend his life not only performing for others, but learning from other cultures' musical traditions and findin

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Brontorina

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Brontorina

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA hugely sympathetic heroine. — Booklist (starred review)Brontorina knows, deep in her heart, that she is meant to be a ballerina. James Howe’s lovable dinosaur is of a size outmatched only by her determination, and has talent outmatched only by her charm. Accompanied by Randy Cecil’s beguiling illustrations, here is an irresistible story that proves that no problem is too big when the heart and imagination know no bounds.

    4 in stock

    £7.99

  • Bunnicula in a Box Boxed Set

    Atheneum Books for Young Readers Bunnicula in a Box Boxed Set

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £41.99

  • Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel

    Atheneum Books for Young Readers Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.69

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    £17.09

  • 15 in stock

    £24.87

  • Pinky and Rex and the School Play

    Simon & Schuster Pinky and Rex and the School Play

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......

    1 in stock

    £8.53

  • Bud Barkin Private Eye Tales from the House of

    Atheneum Books for Young Readers Bud Barkin Private Eye Tales from the House of

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.00

  • When I Go To Kindergarten

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc When I Go To Kindergarten

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThis critically acclaimed book has been thoroughly updated and reillustrated with all-new photographs. An excellent book for introducing the kindergarten experience.--Booklist. For all those normal fears and questions, this book has the answers, and gets them right.--Publishers Weekly.

    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisGreat friends think alike, as James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay bring a beguiling duo back for their second adventure.Houndsley is sad. Not because it is raining or because there are holes in his sweater, but because he doesn't know when his birthday is. All of a sudden Catina is sad, too. But friends are very good at cheering each other up, and Houndsley and Catina are the very best of friends. So it won't be long before they each discover, in a most surprising way, how a first-rate friend can brighten even the saddest days.

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Brontorina

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £17.09

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Houndsley and Catina

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.55

  • Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.10

  • Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.07

  • Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.06

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina at the Library

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Houndsley and Catina Through the Seasons

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina Through the Seasons

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • Tyrone O’Saurus Dreams

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Tyrone O’Saurus Dreams

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £16.19

  • Big Bob, Little Bob

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Big Bob, Little Bob

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.10

  • Houndsley and Catina at the Library

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina at the Library

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.05

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