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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

By Lenore Look
Illustrator LeUyen Pham

By Lenore Look
Illustrator LeUyen Pham

By Lenore Look
Illustrator LeUyen Pham

By Lenore Look
Illustrator LeUyen Pham

By Lenore Look
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By Lenore Look
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    About Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

    There’s nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

    Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain:
    • You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming.
    • You could get mistaken for the piñata.
    • You could eat too much cake.
    • You could throw up.

    So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive?

    A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.

    “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

    About Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

    There’s nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

    Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain:
    • You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming.
    • You could get mistaken for the piñata.
    • You could eat too much cake.
    • You could throw up.

    So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive?

    A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.

    “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

    About Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes

    There’s nothing scarier than a birthday party in the third book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

    Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain:
    • You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming.
    • You could get mistaken for the piñata.
    • You could eat too much cake.
    • You could throw up.

    So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive?

    A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.

    “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

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    About Lenore Look

    Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to… More about Lenore Look

    About Lenore Look

    Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to… More about Lenore Look

    About Lenore Look

    Lenore Look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many children’s books, including Alvin Ho: Allergic to… More about Lenore Look

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 13, 2011 | 192 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780375873690

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Sep 28, 2010 | 192 Pages | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780375894985

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $11.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 13, 2011 | 154 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780307941572

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    “A witty glossary and Pham’s simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin.”
    —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Look’s . . . intuitive grasp of children’s emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration.”
    —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.”
    —Newsday

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