Iris and Walter: Substitute Teacher

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.What happens when the new kid in town thinks she’ll be lonely forever?- Making New Friends: When Iris meets Walter in his amazing treehouse, she discovers that a new home can mean a new best friend.- Overcoming Loneliness: A heartfelt story that gently explores the sadness of leaving home and the joy of finding your place.- A Special Grandfather Relationship: Iris’s wise and kind Grandpa knows that sometimes all it takes is a walk around the bend to find an adventure.- Perfect for Early Readers: As a Level 3 I Can Read! book, it’s designed to build confidence in independent readers with engaging stories and themes.

"As engaging as ever."  —Publishers Weekly Sometimes it takes two friends to solve a problem. So when Iris announces that she really wants to ride the wild horse Rain, Walter comes up with the perfect plan to help her. And when Walter has a terrible first day of school because his teacher calls him Walt instead of Walter, Iris gives him a wonderful idea on how he can "show-and-tell" his feelings about the nickname. After all, helping is what best friends do for each other!

Iris and Walter can't wait for their class field trip to the aquarium. They'll get to sit together on the bus and visit scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and, best of all, penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for—until suddenly Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do! Here are four chapters of easy reading pleasure in this new Level 3 Green Light Readers edition featuring sweet and sensitive illustrations by Christine Davenier.