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The Iris and Walter book series follows the friendship between two children as they navigate everyday experiences and challenges. Set in a small town, the stories explore themes of adjustment, friendship, and personal growth through events like field trips, sleepovers, and family visits. Each book highlights the dynamic between Iris and Walter as they support one another through new situations and changing circumstances.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter, True Friends (Iris and Walter
2000 · Elissa Haden Guest
Walter shows Iris how to make friends with his horse Rain, and in turn, Iris helps Walter deal with a problem at school.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Elissa Haden Guest
Iris's baby sister Rose is a very fussy baby. To give Iris a break from the difficult infant, Grandpa takes her out for a special day away from home,…
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter, the sleepover
2002 · Elissa Haden Guest
Iris has her first sleepover at her friend Walter's house, but the night ends early when she becomes homesick partway through and decides she wants…
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter and Cousin Howie (Iris And Walter)
2003 · Elissa Haden Guest
In Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie, Walter's favorite cousin is coming to visit, but Iris is disappointed when Howie turns out not to be so great,…
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter and the substitute teacher
2004 · Elissa Haden Guest
When Iris's grandfather comes to her school as a substitute teacher, she has a hard time sharing him with the other students.
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter and the field trip
2005 · Elissa Haden Guest
When best friends Iris and Walter go on a field trip to an aquarium, Walter gets lost, and a worried Iris helps Miss Cherry look for him.
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter (Iris And Walter)
2006 · Elissa Haden Guest
When Iris moves from the city to the country, she misses her former home. With the help of a new friend named Walter, she gradually learns to adjust…
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Buy on AmazonIris and Walter and the birthday party
2006 · Elissa Haden Guest
At Walter's birthday party his guests are supposed to go for horseback rides, but his horse Rain has other plans on the day of the party.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Iris and Walter books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Iris and Walter, True Friends (Iris and Walter”.
How many books are in the Iris and Walter series?
We list 10 books by Elissa Haden Guest , published between 2000–2006.
Where can I buy the Iris and Walter books?
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