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The House on East 88th Street

Name: The House on East 88th Street
ISBN: 9780395181577

Hardcover – Picture Book, October 3, 1973

Bernard Waber

HarperCollins · Hardcover · September 20, 2022

Reading lane: Alligators & Crocodiles

The first book about Lyle the crocodile!

Reptiles & Amphibians Zoo Stories Alligators & Crocodiles children

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Crocodile to Keep

Meet Lyle, the crocodile whose arrival wins over the Primm family—and readers.

Come here for

A beloved picture-book crocodile with plenty of heart
A warm, easygoing read for sharing

Expect

A family quickly taken with Lyle
The first book in Lyle’s story

Book Details

Authors: Bernard Waber
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: September 20, 2022
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Alligators & Crocodiles · Reptiles & Amphibians
Reading lane: Alligators & Crocodiles

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Alligators & Crocodiles
Cat Stories
Pet Stories
Reptiles & Amphibians

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Zoo Stories
The Classics
Family Stories
City & Town Life

About This Book

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!