Good Reads for Young Vampire Fans

Dick and Jane and Vampires

by: Laura Marchesani

If you grew up reading Dick and Jane, you'll get a real kick out of this transformation. Young readers who want a vampire story will find it not too scary and easy-to-read as well.

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The Bunnicula Collection: Books 1-3: #1: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery; #2: Howliday Inn; #3: The Celery Stalks at Midnight

by: James Howe, Deborah Howe

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 05/27/2012)

"The first book grabs the reader and the sequels are great too. Here's what happens in Bunnicula: Things were never the same after that dark and stormy night when the family arrived home from the movies with a cuddly little bunny they'd found wrapped in a blanket left on a seat in the theater. Since it was a Dracula movies showing, they decided to name the bunny, Bunnicula.
It was Chester, their cat, who first noticed some very strange things about Bunnicula. For instance, the black and white markings on his back looked very much like a cloak and instead of the usual rabbit square buck teeth, he had sharp pointed fangs rather like a vampire's fangs.
Harold, the family dog, wasn't too impressed by these two oddities, but did notice that the rabbit seemed to sleep all day.
Then one morning the family discovered a white tomato and couldn't figure out what had happened to it. It seemed to be drained of its juice. Only Chester noticed the two tiny puncture marks in the tomato.
You'll love these books and their great animal characters. " (my review on Amazon)

A Guide for Using Bunnicula in the Classroom

by: Amy Shore

"This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel." (description from Amazon)

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The Reformed Vampire Support Group

by: Catherine Jinks

Amazon Price: $5.56 (as of 05/27/2012)

A Practical Guide to Vampires

by: Lisa Trutkoff Trumbauer

Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 05/27/2012)

"Have you ever thought about vampires? What they do? How they act, talk, or live? If you have, read "A Practical Guide to Vampires" by Lisa Trutkoff Trumbauer. You will learn everything about their weaknesses and powers. All the lore about them will help young vampire hunters with their job. When are they weakest? Do they have to drink human's blood? All these questions are answered and more! Read to fulfill your knowledge of one of the world's most mysterious monsters and eventually take on your role as a vampire hunter! Remember to wear your garlic necklace on this exciting adventure!

Before anything else, I have to say that the artistry was beautiful. "A Practical Guide to Vampires" was the most artistically pronounced book I have ever reviewed. The pictures go really well with the book. The artist beautifully depicts the actions, movements, words, and skills of a vampire with full-colored pictures. Children can read this book just by the art and guess what the pages say! I expect every monster lover or vampire enthusiast to enjoy this book! If your kid loves monsters like vampires or werewolves, this will be an exciting insight into their habits and life.

I would recommend "A Practical Guide to Vampires" by Lisa Trutkoff Trumbauer to anyone who loves monsters or anyone under the age of twelve. This is not a frightening book at all, and it explains vampires in a way children can understand. It is not only for monster lovers though, as I am not a monster enthusiast at all, and I enjoyed learning about these mystical creatures. I would think boys would like this book more than girls, but then again, that remains to be seen." (review from Amazon)