It is light easy fun reading and a great book to have in my collection when I ask myself "what was that show..you know with the guy and the girl and that whachamacallit", and you can usually find your answer.

I love the illustrations in this book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2002. They are both devastated until one day, Walter finds Harry because of the paper birds he's flying down from his tree house. Harry is 4 1/2, Walter is 94. They play croquet, garden tomatoes, jump in autumn leaves, and make paper airplanes. It's nice and refreshing to see the childlike play of adults with the wondrous play of a child. Try Prime. Something went wrong. Order now and we'll deliver when available. This is a book that I just had to replace after stupidly throwing it away while cleaning up my room once. With charming illustrations by Qin Leng, Harry and Walter is a perfect book for children to share with grandparents.

Walter was ninety-two and a half. Welcome back. A young boy and his ninety-two-year-old neighbor are great friends, do many things together, like jumping in leaves, putting jigsaw puzzles together, and eating ripe tomatoes.

Please try again. When Harry learns his family is moving, he is heartbroken. Happy Days are here again! This book is so cute! We need it for the 21st century!!!! Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2007. And then one day, a "For Sale" sign appears in Harry's yard.

Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Harry and Walter are best friends. Harry is 4.5 years old, and Walter is 92.5 years old. Walter encourages Harry, teaches him things like making oragami birds and drawing and spends a lot of time with him. . They spend so much time together and do so many things together: riding tractors in the yard, growing tomatoes, playing games, raking leaves, etc.

Harry cried. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. This is a great story to teach children about change and about what our elders have to offer us. It not only has information on shows that had successful runs but those shows that didn't last more than one season or possibly not past the pilot show. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. And then one day at Harry's new house, something wonderful happens. No, there is no indication of "predatory" or "inappropriate" behavior... at all... whatsoever. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Little ones and their grandparents (or elder friends) will enjoy this little tale. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Best Friends Forever. Please try again.

The book came out in the late 1980s, and so much has happened in television since then.

A heartwarming book about an unusual friendship, Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016.

Prentice Hall Direct; 1st Edition (November 1, 1989), Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014. They are both devastated until one day, Walter finds Harry because of the paper birds he's flying down from his tree house. Harry and Wally, if you're out there, how about writing a sequel? One is a toddler and the other a geriatric man at the end of his life.

“Harry was four and three-quarters. † Conditions apply. Walter, too, has moved--to a nearby seniors' residence. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Despite their eight plus year age difference, Harry and Walter are remarkable friends. Harry is devastated that he and Walter will no longer be neighbors. He had lived next door to Walter all his life. Harry And Walter Or The Church Spire With Other Stories Harry And Walter Or The Church Spire With Other Stories by mrs. Cuthbert Orlebar. Watch the award-winning children's book author Kathy Stinson read from her forthcoming title, Harry and Walter! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.

They do everything together: ride their tractors, build snowmen, play games, etc. And when the snow falls, Walter clears a path to Harry’s house so that they can visit every day. Please try again. But one day, a For Sale sign appears on Harry's lawn. Poignant and wonderful, both in with the illustrations and the writing. Kathy Stinson, author of internationally acclaimed Canadian children's classic, Red is Best and the TD Award Winner, The Man with the Violin, also writes novels, short stories, and nonfiction for young people of all ages. Offer valid for new subscribers only.† Conditions apply. “Harry was four and three-quarters. Harry loves to go next door to play games with Walter and draw pictures together.

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In reality, then, these are not the authors' "favorite" shows, although they do provide critical rankings (zero to four stars), as well as cast lists, character names, descriptions, and numbers of episodes produced. I received an ARC of this book from Annick Press via Netgalley in exchange for a review. 'Harry and Walter' by Kathy Stinson tells of an unusual but wonderful friendship. I really love Qin Leng's illustrations, and she definitely didn't disappoint with this one, either.
Light and vivid illustrations by Qin Leng. A sweet story with a happy ending.

Until Harry's family moves away. This adorable picture book tells the story of two very best friends, Walter and Harry, who are a young boy and an old man.

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A good choice to share with a small group or for one-on-one enjoyment.—Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY. There is nothing untoward about the relationship presented in this book; given that the two protagonists spend all their depicted time together playing outside in broad daylight, any reasonably intelligent reader will surmise that the elderly gentleman also has been vetted by the boy's parents. Spoiler alert: Harry is four and three-quarters; Walter is ninety-two an a half, but that doesn't stop these best friends from riding tractors, playing croquet, and having all sorts of fun together, but Harry's family moving DOES put an end to their fun...at least temporarily. Books. Every kid needs to see the world through wizened eyes.

Despite a huge age difference, Harry and Walter are best friends. Even though it's more than a decade out of date, "Harry and Wally's Favorite TV Shows" is still a valuable reference work for students of pop culture or just fans of classic TV. They're still best friends. Harry and Walter are next door neighbors. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. It is a very heart warming portrayal of how some people enrich your life and make everything seem better by just being around.

This sweet book tells the story of Harry, four and three-quarters years old, and Walter, ninety-two and a half, who are neighbors and best friends despite the difference in their ages. Acclaimed author Kathy Stinson has created a poignant, cross-generational story that will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. Illustrations are nice too. You will be surprised by the ending.

Kathy Stinson is the author of children''s classics Red is Best, and Big or Little?, and recent multi-award winners like The Man with the Violin, and Harry and Walter. Harry may be four and three-quarters and Walter may be ninety-two and a half, but that doesn’t stop them from being best friends. Best Friends Forever.