Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night
Book 5 in Alvin Ho
- Subject
- Humorous Stories
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Yearling Books
- Size
- 12.9 cm Ă 19.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9780385386005
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 andâin one hilarious misunderstandingâworries that he might actually be pregnant, too!
A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiencesâwith a truly unforgettable characterâfrom author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.
âAlvinâs a winner.â âNew York Post
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 andâin one hilarious misunderstandingâworries that he might actually be pregnant, too!
A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiencesâwith a truly unforgettable characterâfrom author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.
âAlvinâs a winner.â âNew York Post
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What reviewers said
âA witty glossary and Phamâs simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin.â
"Look's . . . intuitive grasp of children's emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration."
"Alvin just keeps getting better and better.â
âShares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.â '
âNewsday
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