Lyle the crocodile lives happily with the Primm family, until one day his world is turned upside down. His neighbor, Mr. Grumps, has Lyle committed to the zoo because Lyle frightens his cat and because, well, he’s a crocodile.When zoo life doesn’t measure up to life with the Primms, Lyle and his former stage partner make a break for it . . .
Will Lyle ever see his adoptive family again?

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About the Author

Bernard Waber was the beloved author/illustrator of more than thirty picture books, including Courage, Ira Sleeps Over, and Do You See a Mouse? With the publication of The House on East 88th Street in 1962, his Lyle, Lyle Crocodile series of books became a mainstay of children's literature. A Literary Landmark plaque commemorating the adventures of this endearing New York City reptile can now be found on East 88th Street and Bernard Waber's artwork is the subject of a traveling retrospective exhibit, curated by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. bernardwaber.com.

Product details

Grade Level : Preschool - 3
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
ISBN-10 : 0618959688
ISBN-13 : 978-0618959686
Publisher : HMH Books for Young Readers; Pap/Com Edition (November 10, 2008)
Product Dimensions : 9.3 x 0.4 x 12.4 inches
Language: : English
Reading level : 4 - 7 years

Best-sellers rank #759,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#205 in Children's Alligator & Crocodile Books (Books)
#892 in Children's City Life Books
#17,695 in Children's Humor

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Too wordy and not in a good way

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018

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This book seems to ramble on and on and not in an engaging way. There is a lot of repetition and the parts of the story aren't engaging. Also since this a 'classic' - portrayal of characters encourages old stereotypical mindset even though the message of the story is that looks can be deceptive and to be inclusive. So message is great but not a good execution unfortunately.

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Sean and Abby Mathews

A childhood favorite

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019

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This was one of my favorite books to check out of the library when I was a child. Now I love reading it to my own daughters.

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Amy Fenton

Classic Story

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016

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Our 4 yr old daughter loves to read. Bought it for Christmas and will look into buying the other "Lyle Crocodile" books. This book is a classic, in my opinion. Lyle lives with his human family in NYC and not everyone appreciates him at first. Love the hardback edition.

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Linda Kaiser

Lyle Crocodile book

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018

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Christmas gift for granddaughter she loves books.

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george sand

Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2012

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I noticed that among the few readers that disliked the Lyle books I have reviewed read them to children that were too young. I think a child should be at least 5 to thoroughly enjoy & understand them. My 6 year old grandson loved this one & any time he was cranky I would just tell him that he wa acting like Mr. Grumps (which he would promptly deny) but his behavior automatically improved.

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AHL

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017

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Cute read

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stacey wadsworth

The kids love this book there was no cd as promised but ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2016

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The kids love this book there was no cd as promised but was refund and got to keep the vook for my class

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Speechless

Awesome memories

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2012

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I am so thrilled to be getting this book! I had this one, and the birthday party one, when I was a kid. I read them both over and over and over... These books are one reason I stayed interested in reading my whole life. I love it and HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who has kids or anyone who's a kid at heart.

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Brian D.

Great story!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019

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Lovely story set in NY about a crocodile who lives with a family. It’s a bit old fashioned as in the mum shops & cooks all day but my toddler loves it so...

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Yang Mi Kyung

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2015

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A super book, my daughter is mad about crocodiles, she has now named her stuffed crocodile doll, Lyle.

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CMB

I like it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2015

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A classic and fun children's book.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2016

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My 4 years old loves it.

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Toxarina

Great for kids

Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2018

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Great item. As pictured.

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Shirley K.

Gave as a gift our grandson he loved it specially as his grandfathers name is

Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2016

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Gave as a gift our grandson he loved it specially as his grandfathers name is Lyle

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Simone Gentles

Great bedtime story

Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2014

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My son loves this story. He loves the story and the fact that he knows when to turn the pages! Great bedtime story.

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とこぺん

ワニ君の生活

Reviewed in Japan on November 21, 2004

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ワニ君と、共に暮らす一家のお話。
皆と仲良く暮らすワニ君に降りかかる災難とは？
Ｂ５版程度のペーパーバックとカセットのセットを購入。
絵本のほうは白黒ベースの多色刷りという感じです。
カセットはＡ面にページ繰りの注意音が入った朗読。
Ｂ面は注意音無しの朗読と言う構成になっています。
お子さんが一人で聞くには注意音がありがたいですよね。
私のヒヤリング用には注意音がうっとうしいので助かります。
本の活字は読みやすく、分量も程々。
ある程度読めるようになったお子さん向けかもしれません。
ワニ君、味があって可愛い。
好きな本のうちの１冊。

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