Bernard Waber

A family moving into a new house discovers in their bathtub a talented crocodile named Lyle, who soon becomes an important part of the household.

Lyle is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th St. until irritable Mr. Grumps next door changes all that.

Lyle the crocodile becomes so jealous of Joshua's birthday party and presents that it makes him feel ill, and he ends up in the hospital, where he recovers his good nature by entertaining the children there.

A father and daughter explore their neighborhood, talking and asking questions as they go.

When Lyle the crocodile visits Mr. Primm's advertising office, he is almost recruited as the Krispie Krunchie Krackles cereal spokesperson.

At Christmastime, Lyle the crocodile helps Mr. Grumps search for his missing cat Loretta.

A loudly snoring mouse disturbs the residents of a quiet country house.

In a cumulative story, one animal after another asks to come in out of the winter cold to sleep in Bearsie Bear's big bed.

All kinds of foods are served faster and faster--until the cook has had enough!

The house on East 88th Street: 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. Lyle, Lyle, crocodile: Lyle is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th Street in New York City until Mr. Grumps, their irritable neighbor, has Lyle put in the zoo. Lyle and the birthday party: Lyle the crocodile becomes so jealous of Joshua's birthday party and presents...