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

Friends Forever

Sing a Song of Tuna Fish: Hard-to-Swallow Stories from Fifth Grade

Grace for President

Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

A Piece of Cake

Boy Underwater

Alvin Ho

Alvin Ho is an Asian American second grader who is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he’s a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad.

From the author of the ALA Notable Ruby Lu series comes a funny and touching chapter book—perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers— that introduces a truly unforgettable character.

Overcoming Fears

Friendship

Courage

Self-Discovery

Adaptability

Growth Mindset

Fear

Discovery

Family And Relationships

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Discover Your Child's Next Read

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

Lenore Look, 2010

Friends Forever

Shannon Hale, Leuyen Pham, 2021

Sing a Song of Tuna Fish: Hard-to-Swallow Stories from Fifth Grade

Esmé Raji Codell, Leuyen Pham, 2004

Grace for President

Kelly Dipucchio, Leuyen Pham, 2007

Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever

Julianne Moore, Leuyen Pham, 2011

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

Leuyen Pham, Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, 2018

A Piece of Cake

Leuyen Pham, 2014

Boy Underwater

Adam Baron, 2018