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

Author: Lenore Look

Narrator: Everette Plen

Unabridged: 2 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/13/2011

Synopsis

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 The Author

First, Lenore Look, is afraid of spider babies, scary dreams, creepy old houses, and roller coasters. Second, she's the author of the Ruby Lu series. Ruby Lu, Brave and True was named an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book and Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything, also an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book, was deemed “exuberant” in a School Library Journal starred review and received a Gryphon Honor. The third thing you should know about Lenore is that she lives in New Jersey near a very scary bridge.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shawna on March 07, 2011

I was disappointed with the constant "playing Indians" that occurred throughout the book, particularly as Look never addressed how such activities are distressing to living Native Americans and can be particularly damaging to children. Normally I find the Alvin Ho books to be funny, but my discomfort......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on October 18, 2010

Sure, it's all getting a little formulaic and schticky, but still good. Same good gender-bending/gender exploration stuff as in the first two books. I would feel remiss if I didn't mention the unfortunate "playing Indian" plot, which is really strange--seriously, how do these things still get throug......more

Goodreads review by Neeky on May 22, 2020

Sometimes Alvin is annoying. Imagine having to deal with a child like that in real life and Calvin who's supposed to be older isn't even the sharpest tool in the shed, it's Anibelly.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa Wells on April 09, 2023

Perfect read aloud for 7-9’ year olds!......more

Goodreads review by Maya on May 16, 2015

This story is about Alvin ho. he was in the school bus sitting next to flea, a girl, while his brother and his friends were playing around. miss p told them to stop, So they did stop. flea was telling Alvin about the fun trip they are going to have. flea told Alvin that their going to see Henry Thor......more

Quotes

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

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

Awards

  • Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award
  • Florida Sunshine State Book Award
  • New Jersey Garden State Children's Book Award
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