Iris and Walter
Description
In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris-the new kid in town-and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter!
After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy here. Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway-and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so lonely after all.
In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.
This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.
How does a lonely girl in a new town find her very first friend?
- Making New Friends: Iris thinks she’ll be lonely forever... until she meets a boy named Walter living in a treehouse.
- City Versus Country: Iris misses the noisy city, but soon discovers the country has its own magic, like starry skies and a sweet pony named Sal.
- A Special Grandparent Bond: When Iris is at her saddest, it’s Grandpa who knows that a simple walk can lead to the best adventures.
- Perfect for Early Readers: With simple sentences and a reassuring story, this Level 3 book helps build confidence for kids reading on their own.
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Elissa Haden Guest is the author of Baby Builders, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, and the award-winning Iris and Walter series. She holds an MFA in children’s literature from Hollins University and teaches classes in writing for children and young adults at Stanford Continuing Studies. She lives in San Francisco, California.