Alvin Ho Allergic to Babies, Burglar..., Lenore Look
Alvin Ho Allergic to Babies, Burglar..., Lenore Look
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night

Author: Lenore Look

Narrator: Everette Plen

Unabridged: 2 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/15/2020


Synopsis

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

About The Author

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 Girls, School, and Other Scary Things and Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural DisastersEverette Plen is an actor, audiobook narrator, and voice talent. His television credits include Criminal Minds, ER, and over three years on the Disney Channel. Everette won the 2009 Parents Choice GOLD Award for his narration of the Alvin Ho series by author Lenore Look, available from Listening Library. Everette is also a third degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christina on April 01, 2025

I did not like this one as much as the others in the series. The "sympathetic pregnancy" story line was downright bizarre.......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on February 24, 2016

This is the first book in the series that I read in print rather than listening to the audio version. I didn't realize how much I was missing- the illustrations made it even funnier! This one brings us back to Alvin's family and school adventures, with the focus being on Mrs. Ho's pregnancy. Alvin s......more

Goodreads review by Lorelie on January 01, 2013

Alvin Ho is amazing! He is so funny! This fifth book is hilarious as he really thinks he might have a baby too! I will highly recommend this to my kids at school.......more

Goodreads review by Viviane on February 18, 2020

Another funny book in the Alvin Ho series - this time he is sympathetically pregnant and worried about a burglar on the loose.......more

Goodreads review by DyolF on March 07, 2015

Allergic to Babies, Buglers, and Other Bumps in the Night by Alvin Ho is a humorous story about a boy of Asian descent. The book tells the story of a boy who has sympathetic pregnancy because his mother is pregnant. He picks up weight, his stomach gets bigger, and he really thinks he is going to hav......more


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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