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
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back in a brand-new holiday adventure! The Chipmunks can't wait to see what Santa brought them this year. But with all the talk of gifts, sometimes it can be easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. Will Alvin and the gang remember the true reason for the season? This 8x8 storybook comes with a sheet of festive stickers—the perfect gift for Alvin and the Chipmunks fans!
West Eastman High is hosting its annual Valentine's Day dance, and Alvin, Simon, and Theodore need to find the perfect gifts for Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. But when flowers, cards, and candy don't cut it—what can the boys do for their special chipmunks?
A heartfelt, inspiring narrative that is inextricably linked to the nation’s past and present, civil rights activist and public servant Alvin Brooks shares engaging, funny, and tragic stories of his life and career of advocacy. Few have faced adversity like Alvin Brooks has. He was born into an impoverished family, he nearly lost his adoptive father to the justice system of the South, and he barely survived a health crisis in infancy. However, his greatest challenges would be learning how to navigate a racist society as a young boy and then later protecting his beloved wife, Carol, and their six children. Despite all the adversity he faced, Brooks became a lifelong leader and a servant of his community. Brooks served as one of Kansas City’s first Black police officers in the fifties, helped to heal the racial divide after the riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., founded the AdHoc Group Against Crime, affecting real change in city government, and met with successive American presidents on national issues. When it comes to criminal justice, civil rights, and racial inequity, Brooks’s lifetime of building bridges across society’s divides helps us better understand our past, make sense of our present, and envision our future. Alvin Brooks proves that a good heart, a generous spirit, and a lot of work can connect the world; one person can make a difference by binding us together.
Fans of The Chipmunks will love this brand-new story featuring Alvin, Simon, and Theodore! When the Chipmunks' favorite teacher is out for the week, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are in for a big surprise. This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for beginning readers who are gaining confidence in their reading skills, but who still need some help. With full-color illustrations and the whole chipmunk gang, this I Can Read book will please any and all Alvin fans.
Get ready to rock with Alvin and the Chipmunks in this fun-filled hardcover storybook treasury. Perfect for Alvin and the Chipmunks fans old and new, this treasury includes the complete text and art for: Castaway Critters, Alvin Gets an A, A Chipmunk Valentine, Alvin and the Substitute Teacher, Alvin's Easter Break, Alvin and the Big Art Show, and The Reason for the Season.