Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night

By Lenore Look, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the Alvin Ho series

A boy fears becoming a big brother, facing hilarious misunderstandings and anxieties.

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192 pages· 18,693 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Alvin, a second grader with a knack for anxiety, discovers his mom is pregnant. As he grapples with the idea of becoming a big brother, Alvin's imagination runs wild. What if the baby is a girl? What if he has to change diapers? Amidst the chaos, Alvin hilariously misinterprets his own weight gain as a sign he might be pregnant too. Join Alvin on a journey of laughter and self-discovery as he learns to embrace the unexpected challenges of family life.

From the publisher

Alvin becomes a big brother in the fifth book in the 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, an Asian American second grader who’s afraid of everything, has started to notice his mother getting bigger . . . and bigger. Alvin’s sure it’s all the mochi cakes she’s been eating, but it turns out she’s pregnant! There are lots of scary things about babies, as everybody knows. There’s learning CPR for the newborn and changing diapers (no way). But the scariest thing of all is the fact that the baby could be a GIRL. As a result of the stress, Alvin puts on a few pounds and–in one hilarious misunderstanding–worries that he might actually be pregnant, too! 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

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
18,693
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about familiesBooks about new babiesBooks about growing upBooks about sibling rivalry
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
157891
Publication
Published
August 5, 2014
First published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385386005

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