Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-Made Catastrophes - (Alvin Ho) by Lenore Look (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When an invitation to a birthday party arrives in the mail, Alvin's sure it's the one he's been waiting for. But, no--this one's pink and smells nice . . . and it's from a girl. His mother says he has to go, but Alvin has a few tricks up his sleeve that just might save him from the party. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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!<br></b><br>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: <br>- You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming.<br>- You could get mistaken for the piñata.<br>- You could eat too much cake.<br>- You could throw up. <p/>So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party--a girl's party--how will he ever survive? <p/>A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences--with a truly unforgettable character--from author Lenore Look and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. <p/>"Alvin's a winner." --<i>New York Post</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Series Praise</b> <p/>"A witty glossary and Pham's simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin."<br><i>--Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review <p/>Look's . . . intuitive grasp of children's emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration.<br><i>--Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/>"Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world." <br>--<i>Newsday</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Lenore Look is the author of the popular Alvin Ho series, as well as the Ruby Lu series. She has also written several acclaimed picture books, including <i>Henry's First-Moon Birthday, Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding, </i> and <i>Brush of the Gods.</i> Lenore lives in Hoboken, New Jersey. <p/>LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. Her picture books include <i>Bear Came Along </i>by Richard T. Morris, named a Caldecott Honor Book, as well as <i>Grace for President </i>by Kelly DiPucchio and<i> </i>the<i> </i>Vampirina Ballerina series by Anne Marie Pace. She is also the illustrator of Princess in Black, the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling middle grade series by Shannon and Dean Hale, and the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling graphic memoirs <i>Real Friends</i> and <i>Best Friends</i>. Her most recent author-illustrator book, <i>Outside, Inside</i>, is a recollection of our year in lockdown.
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