Iris and Walter

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.

"Iris and Walter will join Frog and Toad and Henry and Mudge in a prominent place on the easy-reading shelves." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"Splendid. Readers will delight in the youngsters' friendship." - School Library Journal

"A knockout kickoff to a beginning reader series." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)