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“Eye of the storm? what could be creepier than that?” “A hero is someone who is willing to be scared”

I would definitely read this to a 3rd or 4th grade class. I think they would love it. They would be able to relate to a lot of the things Alvin says and does. For instance Alvin worries a lot about things he can‘t control. I remember has a kid always worrying about things. Another thing is Alvin asked his dad a lot of “what if” questions. A lot of children do that because they are nervous and want to know it will be okay.

Alvin Ho, by Lenore Look, 2009. When I started reading the book I connected to it. I remember from age 6-14 I would be so scared of tornados and would cry every time it would storm. Alvin talked about how cool is big bro was and that‘s relatable. I thought it was funny when Alvin couldn‘t find his batman ring. I remember losing stuff all the time and my parents having to stop everything to help me find something that was usually in plain sight.

I will definitely use this book in my classroom because it may allow children to feel a connection with Alvin, as being someone who feels like they can‘t do anything right at that age. I also feel like this book would be a classic form of entertainment for the students!

Alvin Ho: was written by Lenore Look in 2009. It provides a wonderful contemporary fiction story about a young boy named Alvin, who is afraid of pretty much everything! He sees his older brother as someone who does so many things wrong and sees hisself as someone who can‘t do anything right. Alvins dad takes them on a camping trip and Alvin can‘t stop fearing the worst. I enjoyed this book and really felt like it could relate to young students!

We had a busy day of hiking with friends, browsing at a tiny yarn store (my friend did the buying, I resisted!), and finished with some amazing pineapple softserve ice-cream.

Back to regular programming today with piano practice and reading practice.

(Also the sky was really that blue)