Alvin Ho Books

Read the six books in publication order, beginning with Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things. Each book has its own worries and comic mishaps, but Alvin's family relationships, friendships, and growing confidence carry forward.

Sources: Penguin Random House's Alvin Ho series.

Alvin has intense anxiety and is often unable to speak at school, though he is talkative and expressive at home. His fears involve ordinary childhood situations such as making friends, performing in class, camping, family travel, and adjusting to change.

One book centers on a death and funeral, and others include burglars, acupuncture, teasing, and cultural misunderstandings. The stories approach these subjects with humor, a loving family, and adults who help Alvin take manageable steps rather than simply telling him not to worry.