About the Book: After moving to the country, Iris is convinced life will be terrible—no one to play with, nothing to do, and she’ll never be happy. But when Grandpa suggests a walk, they wander down the road, around the bend—and discover a grand green tree, a secret hideaway…and a boy named Walter. Suddenly, life beyond the city doesn’t seem so lonely. In this sweet beginning-reader story, Iris and Walter show how everything feels easier when you have a best friend to share it with.