Books like Iris and Walter: The School Play by Elissa Haden Guest
Iris eagerly prepares for her first school play, hoping to share her joy with classmates. When illness keeps her from the stage, she feels grief and disappointment. In the days that follow, Iris learns how friendship can support her through setbacks and how staying true to her values lets her grow beyond missing a performance.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Elissa Haden Guest
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