Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile) [Paperback]

Bernard Waber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 1977 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Lyle the Crocodile

Lyle is distraught to learn he has an enemy and tries to be an even more lovable crocodile than he was before.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Patterned in the same format as its successful predecessors, this book has color illustrations that are as delightfully revealing of Lyle & Co. as ever." 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 27, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395253780
• ISBN-13: 978-0395253786
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Alligators & Crocodiles
  • #62 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Alligators & Crocodiles

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovable Book, December 20, 2000

By 

R. J Metz (Blacksburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile) (Hardcover)

When I was a Kid I used to love the Lyle, Lyle Crocodile books, especially this book, Lovable Lyle. I also used to have the tape with Gwen Verdon reading this one and two other Lyle Stories. This is easily one of the best Lyle books.

In this book, almost everybody loved Lyle the Crocodile until one day Clover Sue Hipple (a new friend to young Joshua Primm) started putting hate mail under Lyle's door. Nobody knew who was doing this, until one day Mrs. Primm caught the note writer and found out why she was angry with Lyle. She invited Clover's mother to meet Lyle, only to end the visit with the crocodile falling on both Mrs Hipple and Mrs Primm. Mrs Hipple threatened to have Lyle arrested. But at the beach the next week, Lyle saved Clover's life, and won over both Clover and her mother. This is such a wonderful book, and I will always remember it because it got me in trouble once when I was in the fifth grade for sending a hate letter to my little sister's friend after she hit me.

If you have children, then buy this book at once.

Robert Metz [e-mail]

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Moral, May 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile) (Paperback)

I think this is a good book to teach your children to accept people (or in this case, a talking crocodile) for who they are. It validates children's fears and handles normal feelings one might have with new friends moving in and playing with his or her existing friends. Yes, some might not feel the "I hate you" letters are appropriate. However, if your child is finding enjoyment in this book rather than hearing even more unappropriate language on Nick Jr., then I think they made the better choice! I loved it as a child, and my children love it!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book has been a favorite for 25 years!, October 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile) (Paperback)

This is a book that I have loved since I had it as a child. Icontinue to give it as agifts and every child I know loves it. Eachstory has a kind lesson and funny happenings that kids love!