Iris and Walter: the Sleepover

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Emotions ring true in this easy-to-read chapter book for newly independent readers.
Iris plans to have lots of fun and stay up really late at her first sleepover. She doesn’t plan to be homesick, but that’s exactly what happens.

Iris's first sleepover at her friend Walter's house ends early when Iris gets homesick and wants to go home.

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Overview

Emotions ring true in this easy-to-read chapter book for newly independent readers.
Iris plans to have lots of fun and stay up really late at her first sleepover. She doesn’t plan to be homesick, but that’s exactly what happens.

Iris's first sleepover at her friend Walter's house ends early when Iris gets homesick and wants to go home.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
In the stars' fourth title, excitement turns to skittishness as Iris prepares for a sleepover at Walter's house. When she decides to come home in the middle of the night, Iris gets a big welcome from her family. Ages 6-9. (Aug.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Children's Literature
Sometimes a small journey can loom large in a child's mind. In Iris and Walter: The Sleepover, Iris is excited about spending the night at her best friend's house. She and Walter will put on a puppet show, eat cookies and stay up very, very late. With compassion and humor, author Elissa Haden Guest explores Iris's feelings of ambivalence and homesickness when the big night arrives and shows Walter being an understanding buddy. The book ends on a satisfying note for young readers, with Iris returned to her own bed and planning a future sleepover. Christine Davenier's expressive watercolors beautifully convey the children's friendship. 2002, Harcourt,
— Mary Quattlebaum
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School Library Journal
K-Gr 2-In this splendid entry in the easy-reader series, Iris eagerly plans a sleepover at her friend Walter's house, where they will put on a puppet show, ride Walter's horse in their pajamas, and camp out on the front porch. At school some friends share her enthusiasm about sleepovers, but Benny casts a shadow with his story of leaving his cousin's house in the middle of the night because, "I missed my pillow." Undaunted, Iris packs and says her good-byes and has a wonderful time at Walter's house. But then her homesickness becomes unbearable when her friend falls asleep before she does. She wakes him, and Walter and his father drive her home to the loving arms of her family. As in earlier titles, Iris's exuberance is reflected in Guest's text as well as in Davenier's pen-and-ink and watercolor-wash illustrations that nearly lift the child off the page. Readers will delight in the youngsters' friendship, and bask in the reassuring love and support they receive from their families.-Laura Scott, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
Best friends Iris and Walter eagerly look forward to their first sleepover. Iris has grand plans for the big night. When she shares her exciting news with her schoolmates, Iris blithely disregards cautionary tales of woe, determined that her first sleepover will not be marred by homesickness. Yet, when all the fun is done and it is time to settle down to sleep, Iris discovers that she misses the familiar comforts of home. An urgent whisper in Walter's ear soon has Iris back within the warm embrace of her family. Guest has perfectly captured that unique moment in child development when a little one is precariously balanced on that fragile cusp between parent-dependent young childhood and the more emancipated older child. Everyone's easy acceptance of Iris's change of heart offers her all the support she needs; she goes to sleep in her own bed, confident that when the time comes, she will be ready to try another sleepover. Separated into four chapters, this is a manageable tale for beginning readers ready to move beyond simplistic chapter books. Davenier's bright pen-and-ink illustrations capture the ebullience of Iris as she prances about in a frenzy of anticipation for the big event. Artful, haphazardly colored-in, and loosely drawn images convey an energy and vibrancy to the pictures. Readers will welcome this latest installment in the true-to-life stories of these charming friends. (Easy reader. 5-7)

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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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