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Editorial Reviews
Review
--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
About the Author
LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. Her picture books include Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris, named a Caldecott Honor Book, as well as Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio and the Vampirina Ballerina series by Anne Marie Pace. She is also the illustrator of Princess in Black, the New York Times-bestselling middle grade series by Shannon and Dean Hale, and the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the New York Times-bestselling graphic memoirs Real Friends and Best Friends. Her most recent author-illustrator book, Outside, Inside, is a recollection of our year in lockdown.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Alvin--Ho, ho ho!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Good book for kids even though my son didn’t enjoy it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Like reading a story about your own kids!
I purchased to read to my Grandkids (ages 5-10) while here on vacation. The book is written from Alvin Ho's point of view and is adorable. It kept the kids interest, had so many things they could relate to and brought a ton of laughs. I bought the entire series of 6 books for them and they have really enjoyed.
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Good Book!
Please Note: Posting on behalf of 5yo reader!"The main character, Alvin Ho, is really scared of things that aren't even scary at all! At school, he's so scared he can't even talk. But Flea, his brother, Calvin, and his psychotherapist all try to help him. Alvin does do a lot of interesting things in this book. He takes piano lessons, he uses mean Shakespearean words when he gets angry, and he even steals hid dad's Johnny Astro.My favorite part of the book was when Alvin's dad let him fly his Johnny Astro. I also liked when Pinkie dared Alvin to jump off the top of the house. Alvin made an excuse so he could escape. He's so smart!My least favorite part of the book was when Alvin Ho's dad got very mad when Alvin stole Johnny Astro. To calm down, he played the piano like crazy! That was funny.One fact that I learned from this book is that in Concord, Massachusetts where Alvin was born there was a war. It was called the Revolutionary War.I would recommend this book to seven-year olds, six-year olds and five-year olds because it will definitely be super funny to them. They will also learn that it is hard not to be scared when you're like Alvin Ho but you can try!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for my 3rd grader
The book is very relatable as we are Asian American family. It was an easy to follow story line and helps engage my son with questions. Nice read and appropriate for 3rd grader
5.0 out of 5 stars Son loved it, wants more in the series
Funny, relatable, wholesome. Son wanted more in the series.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Was required reading for school. Cute story
5.0 out of 5 stars Alvin Ho is a terrific series for 1st/2nd/3rd grade children.
These books would be good for boys and girls. My 2nd grade son and I read this entire series together. Every night we looked forward to learning what predicaments the well-meaning Alvin got himself into. Alvin is smart, sweet, creative, funny and tries to be a gentleman. Alvin is also shy, anxious, and unable to speak in public. My son says,"I like to read Alvin Ho. I think these are good books. I hope there will be more, like books #7, 8, 9 and 10! I think the next book should be 'Alvin Ho:Allergic to history, reading and other big stuff.'"
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
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Five Stars
Kids love it!
Great book. My son really loves it
Great book. My son really loves it.
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The book was a bit too difficult for the age group I had in mind. Could however see some similarities.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
--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
About the Author
LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. Her picture books include Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris, named a Caldecott Honor Book, as well as Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio and the Vampirina Ballerina series by Anne Marie Pace. She is also the illustrator of Princess in Black, the New York Times-bestselling middle grade series by Shannon and Dean Hale, and the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the New York Times-bestselling graphic memoirs Real Friends and Best Friends. Her most recent author-illustrator book, Outside, Inside, is a recollection of our year in lockdown.
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Alvin--Ho, ho ho!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Good book for kids even though my son didn’t enjoy it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Like reading a story about your own kids!
I purchased to read to my Grandkids (ages 5-10) while here on vacation. The book is written from Alvin Ho's point of view and is adorable. It kept the kids interest, had so many things they could relate to and brought a ton of laughs. I bought the entire series of 6 books for them and they have really enjoyed.
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Good Book!
Please Note: Posting on behalf of 5yo reader!"The main character, Alvin Ho, is really scared of things that aren't even scary at all! At school, he's so scared he can't even talk. But Flea, his brother, Calvin, and his psychotherapist all try to help him. Alvin does do a lot of interesting things in this book. He takes piano lessons, he uses mean Shakespearean words when he gets angry, and he even steals hid dad's Johnny Astro.My favorite part of the book was when Alvin's dad let him fly his Johnny Astro. I also liked when Pinkie dared Alvin to jump off the top of the house. Alvin made an excuse so he could escape. He's so smart!My least favorite part of the book was when Alvin Ho's dad got very mad when Alvin stole Johnny Astro. To calm down, he played the piano like crazy! That was funny.One fact that I learned from this book is that in Concord, Massachusetts where Alvin was born there was a war. It was called the Revolutionary War.I would recommend this book to seven-year olds, six-year olds and five-year olds because it will definitely be super funny to them. They will also learn that it is hard not to be scared when you're like Alvin Ho but you can try!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for my 3rd grader
The book is very relatable as we are Asian American family. It was an easy to follow story line and helps engage my son with questions. Nice read and appropriate for 3rd grader
5.0 out of 5 stars Son loved it, wants more in the series
Funny, relatable, wholesome. Son wanted more in the series.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Was required reading for school. Cute story
5.0 out of 5 stars Alvin Ho is a terrific series for 1st/2nd/3rd grade children.
These books would be good for boys and girls. My 2nd grade son and I read this entire series together. Every night we looked forward to learning what predicaments the well-meaning Alvin got himself into. Alvin is smart, sweet, creative, funny and tries to be a gentleman. Alvin is also shy, anxious, and unable to speak in public. My son says,"I like to read Alvin Ho. I think these are good books. I hope there will be more, like books #7, 8, 9 and 10! I think the next book should be 'Alvin Ho:Allergic to history, reading and other big stuff.'"
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
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Five Stars
Kids love it!
Great book. My son really loves it
Great book. My son really loves it.
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The book was a bit too difficult for the age group I had in mind. Could however see some similarities.
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