The first 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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
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, an Asian American second grader, 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, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him?
“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post
WINNER Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best books
WINNER Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
WINNER Virginia Young Readers Program Award
WINNER
| 2011 Virginia Young Readers Program Award
WINNER
| 2010 Rhode Island Children's Book Award
WINNER
| 2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award
WINNER
| 2008 Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books
NOMINEE Rhode Island Children's Book Award
NOMINEE Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award
NOMINEE
| 2012 Washington Sasquatch Reading Program
NOMINEE
| 2011 Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award
NOMINEE
| 2011 California Young Reader Medal
NOMINEE
| 2010 Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
NOMINEE
| 2010 Indiana Young Hoosier Award
NOMINEE
| 2009 Texas Bluebonnet Master List
“A witty glossary and Pham’s simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin.” --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Look's . . . intuitive grasp of children's emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday
The first 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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
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, an Asian American second grader, 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, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him?
“Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post
Awards
WINNER Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best books
WINNER Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
WINNER Virginia Young Readers Program Award
WINNER
| 2011 Virginia Young Readers Program Award
WINNER
| 2010 Rhode Island Children's Book Award
WINNER
| 2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award
WINNER
| 2008 Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books
NOMINEE Rhode Island Children's Book Award
NOMINEE Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award
NOMINEE
| 2012 Washington Sasquatch Reading Program
NOMINEE
| 2011 Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award
NOMINEE
| 2011 California Young Reader Medal
NOMINEE
| 2010 Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
NOMINEE
| 2010 Indiana Young Hoosier Award
NOMINEE
| 2009 Texas Bluebonnet Master List
Praise
“A witty glossary and Pham’s simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin.” --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Look's . . . intuitive grasp of children's emotions is rivaled only by her flair for comic exaggeration." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday
