Iris and Walter and the Field Trip

By Elissa Haden Guest, Christine Davenier

Iris and Walter and the Field Trip Book Cover

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.

Everyone in Miss Cherry’s class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can’t wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It’s a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!

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 best day ever turns a little bit scary?

  • An Aquarium Adventure: Join Iris and Walter as they explore the wonders of the aquarium, from shimmery angelfish to majestic penguins!
  • Getting Lost and Found: A gentle, reassuring story that explores the worry of being separated in a crowded place—and the relief of being found by a friend.
  • Problem Solving for Kids: When Walter disappears, clever Iris knows just what to do to help find her best friend.
  • Social Emotional Learning: This sweet tale shows young readers how friendship and helping others can make a scary situation better.
  • Perfect for Level 3 Readers: With more complex sentences and themes, this book is ideal for children who are ready to start reading on their own.
ISBN: 9780063387966
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jun 10, 2025
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 6.000 in (w) x 8.950 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Elissa Haden Guest

Biography

Elissa Haden Guest is the author of Baby Builders, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, and the award-winning Iris and Walter series. She holds an MFA in children’s literature from Hollins University and teaches classes in writing for children and young adults at Stanford Continuing Studies. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Christine Davenier

Biography

Christine Davenier is an illustrator for young readers and for the French and American press. She illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. She studied at the National School of Applied Arts in Paris and at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States.

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.

Everyone in Miss Cherry’s class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can’t wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It’s a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!

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 best day ever turns a little bit scary?

  • An Aquarium Adventure: Join Iris and Walter as they explore the wonders of the aquarium, from shimmery angelfish to majestic penguins!
  • Getting Lost and Found: A gentle, reassuring story that explores the worry of being separated in a crowded place—and the relief of being found by a friend.
  • Problem Solving for Kids: When Walter disappears, clever Iris knows just what to do to help find her best friend.
  • Social Emotional Learning: This sweet tale shows young readers how friendship and helping others can make a scary situation better.
  • Perfect for Level 3 Readers: With more complex sentences and themes, this book is ideal for children who are ready to start reading on their own.

ISBN: 9780063387966
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jun 10, 2025
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 6.000 in (w) x 8.950 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Elissa Haden Guest

Biography

Elissa Haden Guest is the author of Baby Builders, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, and the award-winning Iris and Walter series. She holds an MFA in children’s literature from Hollins University and teaches classes in writing for children and young adults at Stanford Continuing Studies. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Christine Davenier

Biography

Christine Davenier is an illustrator for young readers and for the French and American press. She illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. She studied at the National School of Applied Arts in Paris and at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States.