The House on East 88th Street - (Lyle the Crocodile) by Bernard Waber

About the Book

"A family moving into a new house discovers in their bathtub a talented crocodile named Lyle, who soon becomes an important part of the family."--]cProvided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The first book about Lyle the crocodile! Experience the beloved classic and inspiration for the major motion picture.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile splashes into the lives of the Primm family and straight into readers' hearts in this picture book that has delighted readers for generations.

As the Primms quickly discover, once you've fallen for a crocodile like Lyle, you simply can't live without him!

From the Back Cover

This book tells the story of Lyle, the crocodile, who won his way into the Primm family's hearts and home. What he did while he was there and what happened when Hector P. Valenti, star of stage and screen, came to take him away is a captivating tale destined to intrigue and entertain readers of all ages.

Review Quotes

"Illustrations have verve and are a perfect complement to the story. Highly recommended." School Library Journal --

About the Author

Bernard Waber, who has written eight delightful books about Lyle the Crocodile, a little boy named Ira, and a firefly named Torchy, is the author of more than seventeen picture books for children. Widely praised by reviewers for his ability to describe common family problems, he is best loved by children for his freeflowing humor and gentle characters.