Shes also the author of the ruby lu chapter books, both of which were named ala notable books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alvin ho. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things and alvin ho. She has also written several acclaimed picture books, including henrys firstmoon birthday, uncle peters amazing chinese wedding, and brush of the gods. Allergic to camping, hiking, and other natural disasters by lenore look. The book follows the main character, alvin ho, who is a chineseamerican second grader who is afraid of many and most things. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things is a fun and lighthearted book for children in elementary school. Website for alvin ho series view the website share. In addition to alvins quirky personality, the book will delight readers in two other ways. Hes so afraid of school that, while he s there, he never, ever, says a word. Book trailers for readers presents alvin ho allergic to girls, school and other scary things, 2011 2012 sunshine state young reader award book.
On a trip to introduce brandnew baby ho to relatives in china, alvin s anxiety is at fever pitch. Of course, this means that picking books for them can be somewhat tricky they need something that holds their interest but isnt so difficult that it turns them off to. We have launched a gofundme campaign and are asking for donations. When alvin s father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, like that of their hometown hero henry david thoreau, alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything. Alvin ho is a middle child, and it would be interesting to see which of our students is a middle child and their feelings about being in this position. In this fourth book in the alvin ho series, alvin is facing something truly. Alvin faces some tough issues such as ghosts who give to. Allergic to camping, hiking, and other natural disasters alvin ho series.
In comments to chief read heap much on june 16, 2011, wendy submitted a comment about lenore looks alvin ho. Allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other manmade catastrophes by lenore look, leveled books qr alvin is back to face his fears in this funny and touching third book in. Heres the third book in the beloved and hilarious alvin ho. Second grade is a magical reading time for many kids. At her funeral, calvin is introduced to his aunt beatrice, who whisks him off to europe for a grand adventure.
Nervous secondgrader alvin ho digs deep to find the bravery to attend a funeral in this playful and poignant fourth offering in the series. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The students who read this book for free choice reading definitely enjoyed the plot. Mothers day is a time to recognize the woman who raised and nurtured us. Alvin ho s lovable, quirky family is due to increase by one in this fifth installment of the warmly funny series, which again features vibrant, playful blackandwhite illustrations by pham.
If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know. When alvin s gunggung loses his best friend, alvin gulp volunteers to go with him to the funeral. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things ebook. But if there is one thing alvin is absolutely terrified of, it is speaking in school. One activity that you could use with this book would be for your students to create a glossary similar to the one at the back of the book.
Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things ebook written by lenore look. Heres the third book in the beloved and hilarious alvin ho chapter book series, which has been compared to diary of a wimpy kid and is perfect for both beginning. Alvin, an asian american second grader, is afraid of everything elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. I use it as a stand alone book in my class, then introduce my students to other books in the series as part of our classroom library, where they are very popular. Heres the first book in the beloved and hilarious alvin ho chapter book series, which has been compared to diary of a wimpy kid and is perfect for both. Allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other manmade catastrophes study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Calvin bledsoe s journey begins with the death of his mother. In the early chapter book genre, there appears to be a dearth of boys at center stage, since so many books feature a girl as the protagonist. The fourth book in the beloved and hilarious alvin ho chapter book series, which has been compared to diary of a wimpy kid and is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers.
A really fun book about an asian boy with selective mutism. Above are alvin ho series books that are currently on. If you would prefer donating via check, our address is. Allergic to the great wall, the forbidden palace, and other tourist. To celebrate, were giving you the opportunity to win books for yourself or the special lady in your life in our 15th annual books mom will love contest. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things is sure to be a hit with the 6 to 9 year old crowd. This is a close reading guide to the book alvin ho afraid of girls, school, and other scary things by lenore look. Download free ebook of alvin ho in pdf format or read online by lenore look 9780375857508 published on 201005 by yearling books.
Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things book. Alsc notable childrens recordingsallergic to girls, school and. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things by lenore look. When an invitation to a birthday party arrives in the mail, alvin s sure its the one hes been waiting for. Lenore look and leuyen pham touch on a more serious subject in this alvin book, but its still filled with the same humor. Now along comes alvin ho, one of the most memorable characters to show up in a long time. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things alvin. Alvin is a secondgrader who is afraid of everything, especially school, where he doesnt say a word all day, but when he returns. Our big plan for 2020 is to redesign bookreporter and the rest of the sites in the book report network.
Allergic to camping, hiking, and other natural disasters. Lenore look first discovered a love of writing when she was a young child, creating, packaging, and distributing her own picture books. Lenore look is the awardwinning author of numerous childrens books including the popular alvin ho series and the ruby lu series. Allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other manmade catastrophes by lenore look available from rakuten kobo. Though his mom assures a dubious alvin that she told him months ago about her pregnancy, his new siblings imminent arrival introduces a whole new set.
May 12, 2009 alvin is a secondgrader who is afraid of everything, especially school, where he doesnt say a word all day, but when he returns home, he turns into a superhero, a brother to his two. Alvin, an asian american second grader, is afraid of everythingelevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. After a career in journalism, she went on to write many childrens books, including alvin ho. His mother says he has to go, but alvin has a few tricks up his sleeve that just might save him from the party. Her books have been translated into many languages.
Allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other manmade catastrophes 2010. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things is the first book in a short series of chapter books written by lenore look. Your class will fall in love with this sweet and charming book as they read about alvin ho and his journey through second grade. Heres the first book in the beloved and hilarious alvin ho chapter book series, which has been compared to diary of a wimpy kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. This glob is for all the young readers she meets who tell. Any level of donation that you would be comfortable with is sincerely appreciated. Allergic to girls, school, and other scary things english. Book trailers for readers presents alvin ho allergic to girls, school and other scary things, 2011 2012. Alvin ho by lenore look books, resources, supplies. From bad report cards and terrible teachers to transitioning to a new grade and dealing with bullies, authors like louis sachar, judy blume, and andrew clements perfectly capture the elementary experience in this curated collection. Allergic to birthday parties, science projects, and other manmade catastrophes and allergic to dead bodies, funerals, and other fatal circumstances. Lenore look is the author of the popular alvin ho series, as well as the ruby lu series.
Heres the second book in the beloved and hilarious alvin ho chapter book series, which has been compared to diary of a wimpy kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Alvin ho allergic to girls, school and other scary things book trailer. Alvin ho allergic to girls, school and other scary things.
Alvin ho book one tells of a little boy who is able to talk at home and at friends houses, but for some reason he cant bring himself to speak at school. Alvin ho series by lenore look goodreads share book. Alvin ho, a chineseamerican secondgrader with soso performance anxiety disorder, is afraid of just about everything. Alvin ho h, 46 stillwater, ok background report at. Everyones favorite neurotic second grader is back, in the most touching alvin ho book to date. Alvin ho book one a ccss close reading unit distance. Theyre just starting to develop reading fluency and are moving from easy reader books into early chapter books. Alvin is back to face his fears in this funny and touching third book in the alvin ho series. When alvin s gunggung loses his best friend, alvin.
The first is alvins loving and supportive, but also quirky, family, including an older brother whos reading his way through the encyclopedia, a younger sister who likes to dig holes, and especially his father, who is kind and understanding, and resorts to playing the piano when hes angry. In this fourth book in the alvin ho series, alvin is facing something truly scary. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Alvin ho, whos afraid even when safe at home, faces previously unknown. Allergic to babies, burglars, and other bumps in the night look, lenore ar quiz no. Alvin, an asian american second grader whos afraid of everything, is facing something truly. Alvin is back to face his fears in this funny and touching third book in t. An internationally known theologian and an expert on all things john calvin, she had been the dominant force in her sons existence.