Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile) (Paperback)

by Bernard Waber (Author) "Everyone loved Lyle the Crocodile..." (more)
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"Patterned in the same format as its successful predecessors, this book has color illustrations that are as delightfully revealing of Lyle & Co. as ever." -- Review

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"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

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Sandpiper (April 27, 1977) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395253780 ISBN-13: 978-0395253786 Product Dimensions: 10.5 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.com Sales Rank: #170,224 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #4 in  Books > Children's Books > Series > Classics > Lyle, Lyle Crocodile #9 in  Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Waber, Bernard #20 in  Books > Children's Books > Animals > Alligators & Crocodiles

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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 (REAL NAME)    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 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: 1.0 out of 5 stars I don't recommend this book., October 15, 2008 By  Publius "mrdjsk" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews I saw this book on my parents' bookshelf, so I happily picked it up to read it to my 3-yr old son. Big mistake. The book could best be described as a period piece that, while charmingly illustrated, goes to lengths to show the inherent cruelty of prejudice. Lyle encounters a girl who hates him and leaves him vicious hate mail. In the end, Lyle saves her life and she grows to understand and love him. My problem with the book is two-fold: First, the hatred she feels for Lyle is way over the top for my son to hear. It's just way too ugly for him to comprehend at this age. Second, I have a problem with the victim having to prove himself to the hater. It seems to me that the victim shouldn't have to redeem himself or prove his worth in any way. The entire premise is that people who are hated need to find a way to be loved and that's just wrong. It's the haters who need to change. The book's lesson is not about tolerance; it's about appeasement.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book! I received this book when I was a little girl...way back when it was written. My original copy is much loved and I wanted to continue to be able to share it with my children and... Read more Published 3 months ago by K. Morris 5.0 out of 5 stars Best childrens book The Lyle the Crocodile books are some of my favorites from childhood. I buy them as gifts for every child I know. Published 6 months ago by Annette Poarch 4.0 out of 5 stars Good enough Lyle is just so lovable. Unfortunately... not everybody thinks so. Some people are irrationally prejudiced against the idea of living with a crocodile, imagine! Read more Published 10 months ago by Ulyyf 5.0 out of 5 stars A quality book-- they don't make them like this anymore! I picked up this book at a used book sale and I am glad that we found it. The language used in this book is very rich and vivid, in a style that is almost impossible to find in... Read more Published 18 months ago by Umm Zaynab 5.0 out of 5 stars Bound to be a child's favorite Lyle is a kind, gentle crocodile that lives with the Primm family on East 88th Street. Everyone loves Lyle, so it is surprising when the crocodile starts receiving hate notes... Read more Published 20 months ago by Breeni Books 4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Allegory This is a great contribution to the Lyle universe, an interesting episode in that wacky, lovable crocodile's life. Read more Published on December 2, 2006 by xaneroxane 5.0 out of 5 stars Hate is a form of fear Lyle suffers when he is threatened with hate mail. Overcome with fear himself, Lyle makes matters worse when he hides in a closet. Read more Published on June 2, 2005 by Ann Marie Grumm 2.0 out of 5 stars A Little Misunderstanding... I haven't read this book in years, but I have a very vivid memory from it. I read it when I was in first grade, and I guess I didn't really figure out the moral of the story,... Read more Published on January 30, 2005 by Deux 2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing After reading and enjoying Lyle Lyle Crocodile and The House on East 88th St, we were disappointed to find how uninspired this title was. Read more Published on November 24, 2003 4.0 out of 5 stars This book has been a favorite for 25 years! 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. Read more Published on October 21, 1999 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 27, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395253780
• ISBN-13: 978-0395253786
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 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.com Sales Rank: #170,224 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #4 in	Books > Children's Books > Series > Classics > Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
  #9 in	Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( W ) > Waber, Bernard
  #20 in	Books > Children's Books > Animals > Alligators & Crocodiles

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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 (REAL NAME)

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

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:

1.0 out of 5 stars I don't recommend this book., October 15, 2008

By	Publius "mrdjsk" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

I saw this book on my parents' bookshelf, so I happily picked it up to read it to my 3-yr old son. Big mistake. The book could best be described as a period piece that, while charmingly illustrated, goes to lengths to show the inherent cruelty of prejudice. Lyle encounters a girl who hates him and leaves him vicious hate mail. In the end, Lyle saves her life and she grows to understand and love him. My problem with the book is two-fold: First, the hatred she feels for Lyle is way over the top for my son to hear. It's just way too ugly for him to comprehend at this age. Second, I have a problem with the victim having to prove himself to the hater. It seems to me that the victim shouldn't have to redeem himself or prove his worth in any way. The entire premise is that people who are hated need to find a way to be loved and that's just wrong. It's the haters who need to change. The book's lesson is not about tolerance; it's about appeasement.