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Aug 05, 2014 | ISBN 9780385386005 | 6-9 years Buy
Apr 09, 2013 | ISBN 9780375988899 | 6-9 years Buy
Sep 15, 2020 | 147 Minutes | 6-9 years Buy
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Aug 05, 2014 | ISBN 9780385386005 | 6-9 years
Apr 09, 2013 | ISBN 9780375988899 | 6-9 years
Sep 15, 2020 | ISBN 9780593294147 | 6-9 years
147 Minutes
Alvin becomes a big brother in the fifth book in the 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, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, has started to notice his mother getting bigger . . . and bigger. Alvin’s sure it’s all the mochi cakes she’s been eating, but it turns out she’s pregnant! There are lots of scary things about babies, as everybody knows. There’s learning CPR for the newborn and changing diapers (no way). But the scariest thing of all is the fact that the baby could be a GIRL. As a result of the stress, Alvin puts on a few pounds and—in one hilarious misunderstanding—worries that he might actually be pregnant, too!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
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
Series Praise“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 ”Alvin just keeps getting better and better.”—Bulletin, starred review“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” ‘—Newsday
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