Iris and Walter and the Birthday Party
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

Iris and Walter and the Birthday Party

By Elissa Haden Guest, Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

Part of the Iris and Walter series

Walter's birthday plans face an unexpected twist. Will it ruin the day or make it unforgettable?

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Walter eagerly anticipates his birthday party, with his best friend Iris crafting a surprise gift and even his horse, Rain, sharing in the excitement. But when the day arrives, an unforeseen event threatens to derail everything. Can this unexpected twist transform his celebration into the best birthday ever? Discover how Walter navigates the ups and downs of his special day, exploring the full spectrum of childhood emotions.

From the publisher

It’s Walter’s birthday, and he has big plans for his party. His best friend, Iris, is making a surprise present for him, and even Walter’s horse, Rain, is excited. But when the big day finally arrives, something totally unexpected happens. Will the sudden change in plans ruin everything, or turn it into the best birthday ever? Christine Davenier’s charmingly expressive illustrations show a full range of childhood emotions.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
44
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about birthdaysBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about holidays
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
103767
Publication
Published
October 8, 2013
First published
March 1, 2006
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544104983

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