Deborah Howe > Quotes

“Today vegetables. Tomorrow...the world!”
― Deborah Howe

“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

“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

“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

“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