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I enjoyed this story. It was funny. Chester is a hoot. Harold the dog, of course, is the one telling the story so, of course, he is the voice of reason. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe are at a loss about the white vegetables. I loved when they decide Chester needs help and get it for him. I laughed out loud through this book. Your kids will, too.
I want to read more of Bunnicula's adventures. (