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

<p><strong>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 <em>Diary of a Wimpy Kid</em>!<br /></strong><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 />&bull; You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming.<br />&bull; You could get mistaken for the pi&ntilde;ata.<br />&bull; You could eat too much cake.<br />&bull; You could throw up.<br /><br />So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party&mdash;a girl's party&mdash;how will he ever survive?<br /><br />A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences&mdash;with a truly unforgettable character&mdash;from author Lenore Look and&nbsp;<em>New York Times</em>&nbsp;bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.<br /><br />"Alvin's a winner." &mdash;<em>New York Post</em></p>