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

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2008-07-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375849653

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

Finding Perfect

Finding Perfect
Author: Elly Swartz
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374303126

A classic-feeling middle-grade novel with a modern twist about a girl dealing with friendship, family, and OCD.

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters
Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2009-06-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375853936

Alvin takes on camping in the second 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, is back, and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too. This is ahumorous 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

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances
Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375898824

The fourth 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, is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral. 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

Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea

Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
Author: Chris Butterworth
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2024-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536221317

"Stunning pictures and engaging words. . . . An accomplished entrée to early science topics." — Booklist (starred review) Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you? Linger for a while and discover the secrets of the sea horse — one of the shyest fish in the sea. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey, and a pouch like a kangaroo, the sea horse acts like a chameleon, changing color to ward off danger or to show that he and his mate are a lifelong pair. Watch their fascinating mating dance, as the two of them twine their tails together and twirl, before she places her eggs in his pouch to be born. Could there be a more intriguing creature of the sea? Back matter includes an index, and a note about sea horses.

Always Remember

Always Remember
Author: Cece Meng
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698180496

A lyrically told, beautifully illustrated book that brings comfort to children--and adults--who have lost someone they love After Old Turtle swims his last swim and breathes his last breath, and the waves gently take him away, his friends lovingly remember how he impacted each and every one of them. As the sea animals think back on how much better Old Turtle made their lives and their world, they realize that he is not truly gone, because his memory and legacy will last forever. Jago's gorgeous illustrations accompany Cece Meng's serene text in a book that will help chidren understand and cope with the death of a loved one. Praise for Always Remember: "Without mentioning a deity or religion, the text discusses how people remember those who have died and how their lives live on beyond them. Understated, unsentimental, and gently done."--Kirkus Reviews "A sweet and poignant story with multiple layers for delving deeper."--School Library Journal "This makes a comforting choice for families dealing with loss."--Booklist

Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery

Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 014242224X

Cam, her best friend, Eric, and her aunt Molly win two goldfish at the local fair. When the goldfish go missing, Cam must use her amazing photographic memory to solve the mystery.

Ruby Lu, Brave and True

Ruby Lu, Brave and True
Author: Lenore Look
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0689849079

This funny and charming chapter book about eight-year-old magician Ruby Lu includes a flip book of Ruby doing a magic trick. Illustrations.

Justin Case

Justin Case
Author: Rachel Vail
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2010-04-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429946636

It's the start of the school year, and nothing feels right to Justin. He didn't get the teacher he wanted, he's not in the same class as his best friend, and his little sister, Elizabeth, is starting kindergarten at his school. Elizabeth doesn't seem nervous at all. Justin is very nervous about third grade. And to top it off, he's lost his favorite stuffed animal, but he can't tell anyone, because technically he's too old to still have stuffed animals. Right? Here is third grade in all its complicated glory—the friendships, the fears, and the advanced math. Acclaimed author Rachel Vail captures third grade with a perfect pitch, and Matthew Cordell's line art is both humorous and touching. As Justin bravely tries to step out of his shell, he will step into readers' hearts. Justin Case is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

The Rooster Crows

The Rooster Crows
Author: Maud Petersham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442456833

The Caldecott Medal–winning collection of classic American rhymes, songs, and jingles. Beautifully rendered illustrations accompany well-known nursery rhymes, counting-out games, skipping-rope songs, finger games, and other schoolyard classics beloved by generations of American children. Collected from across America, The Rooster Crows features rhymes both old and new, and will be a perfect addition to any child’s collection.