Bernard Waber

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

The first book in the Lyle series, this tells the story of how the Primms found Lyle the Crocodile in the bathtub of their new home.

What is courage? Certainly it takes courage for a firefighter to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, but there are many other kinds of courage too. Everyday kinds that normal, ordinary people exhibit all the time, like "being the first to make up after an argument," or "going to bed without a nightlight." Bernard Waber explores the many varied kinds of courage and celebrates the moments, big and small, that bring out the hero in each of...

"Narration...is clear and appropriately paced for beginning readers. Sprightly music introduces the story, and the guide suggests activities to enhance reading pleasure and comprehension. High-quality fare for readalong fans." - Booklist

Lyle gets jealous as Joshua's birthday approaches but he learns his lesson.

Lyle the Crocodile leaves his happy home on East 88th Street with the Primms to go in search of his mother at the urging of his former employer Hector P. Valenti, star of stage and screen.

It's hard enough to adjust to a big move -- even harder when it's to New York City -- and harder still when there's a singing crocodile living in your attic! Josh Primm isn't making friends easily, so he's glad that Lyle is willing, but their menacing neighbor is determined to rid the neighborhood of the reptile.