Iris and Walter and Baby Rose

Overview

PRAISE FOR IRIS AND WALTER BOOKS: 

"Spendid...Readers will delight in the youngsters' friendship." 

                           —School Library Journal (starred review)

This Level 3 Green Light Reader from the award-winning friendship series finds Iris bubbly about becoming a big sister. But when Baby Rose is born, she cries and fusses a lot. Turns out, being a big sister is not what Iris imagined it to be. But with a little help...

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Overview

PRAISE FOR IRIS AND WALTER BOOKS: 

"Spendid...Readers will delight in the youngsters' friendship." 

                           —School Library Journal (starred review)

This Level 3 Green Light Reader from the award-winning friendship series finds Iris bubbly about becoming a big sister. But when Baby Rose is born, she cries and fusses a lot. Turns out, being a big sister is not what Iris imagined it to be. But with a little help from her best friend, Walter, and Grandpa too, Iris discovers that being a big sister can be fun...at least some of the time. Four chapters of easy reading pleasure accompanied by charming, soft-colored illustrations that capture a full range of very real emotions.    

Iris's baby sister Rose is a very, very fussy baby, and Grandpa takes Iris out for a special day without the baby.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Iris anticipates her baby sibling with glee. But when the new arrival won't stop crying, the big sister changes her tune. "Once again, Grandpa brings a new perspective in this charming beginner chapter book series," said PW. Ages 6-9. (Apr.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Children's Literature
In four, short, easy-reader chapters, Iris goes through the stages of siblinghood. First is the eager anticipation, second the reality of a squalling baby, third the time off with a loving grandpa and some time together with her parents, and fourth, Iris's discovery that she can quiet Baby Rose and actually enjoy being a big sister. Walter is a willing friend in helping Iris through the year-long process. It's a reassuring, if not especially new, story and Davenier's squiggly line, impressionistic shapes, and warm colors give the book a visual flair unusual in early readers. Fans will be happy to see the Iris and Walter books increased by one more character, and readers new to the series will want to track down the other two. This well-done book is third in the "Iris and Walter" series. 2002, Harcourt,
— Susan Hepler
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School Library Journal
Gr 2-3-Iris is excited about becoming a big sister, but it's a long time from winter until spring when the baby will arrive. Then, reality sets in when Baby Rose is born, possessing a very healthy set of lungs. All she does is "Cry, cry, cry," Iris complains to her friend Walter. He loans her his earmuffs, which helps make the situation more tolerable. When Iris is just about fed up with all the fuss over and the fussiness of the baby, Grandpa takes her on an outing-just the two of them. Over time, Rose begins to grow and is eventually less vocal. Iris finally decides that she likes being a big sister, and is pretty good at it, too. This book is suitable for those just beyond beginning readers, yet not quite ready for longer chapter books. Each page has approximately two to five sentences of text. Davenier's sketches enhance the story of a loving family with parents who help both of their girls fit in. The illustrations are done in pen and ink, filled in with watercolor washes, primarily in shades of blue and pink. A simple story, pleasantly told.-Roxanne Burg, Thousand Oaks Library, CA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780547850641
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 10/9/2012
  • Pages: 44
  • Sales rank: 652,258
  • Age range: 6 - 9 Years
  • Series: Green Light Readers Level 3 Series

Meet the Author

Elissa Haden Guest has written ten books about Iris and Walter. She lives in San Francisco, California. Visit her website at www.elissahadenguest.com.

Christine Davenier lives in Paris. She has also illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

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