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.
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Oct 27, 2010
Kaethe
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Another classic I missed in my own childhood. Then I overcompensated and ending up getting two copies for the girls. I know, crazy book behavior. Anyway, I kinda liked it. There's something weirdly appealing about these mid-century early-readers. The art has a strong period feel. And the plot is a little trippy. There were a lot of books about kids having weird non-animal-like animal pals back then. Danny and the Dinosaur, Sammy the Seal, The Cat in the Hat, and no doubt many more.
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Feb 18, 2011
Robert
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A family moves into the house on 88th Street only to discover a crocodile in the bathtub. After their initial alarm, they discover Lyle (the crocodile) can do tricks. He becomes part of the family and eventually famous. His real owner comes for him, but returns Lyle when he doesn't perform well for him.
Nov 20, 2008
Lotte
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I have enjoyed the Lyle the Crocodile books twice - in my childhood and when I read them aloud to my children. Since I had an older brother named Lyle, and knew no one else by that name, when I was young I believed these books were named after him and that made them especially endearing to me.
Nov 04, 2010
Elizabeth S
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After a lifetime of enjoying Lyle, Lyle Crocodile books, I stumbled across this unknown (to me) Lyle book in the library. It was so much fun to read the story of how Lyle and the Primms first met. Overall, the book is just as engaging and fun as the others in the series.
Mar 11, 2011
Edward
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What joy to reacquaint myself with Lyle the Crocodile! It's a perfect escape to a world where love and kindness exists--even in a crocodile! For kids of all ages 1-100!
Dec 01, 2011
Paul
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The first in the series in which we meet Lyle the Crocodile. Bring the Turkish Caviar and celebrate a classic in children's literature/picture books.
Mar 06, 2010
Lacy
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Picture book from The Read-Aloud Handbook. Classic, fun story of a family welcoming Lyle the crocodile into their home.
Sep 25, 2009
CLM
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We especially like this because my nephews' address IS East 88th Street, although the apartment in on Lexington.
Nov 10, 2010
Amanda
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I read this book with 1st grade as the first book of a Lyle, Lyle Crocodile unit suggested by Caroline. The kids liked the book and were very into Lyle.
Mar 10, 2009
Amy
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Absurd story about a crocodile who comes with a new house - and only eats Turkish cavier!
Nov 01, 2010
Laura
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What a great kid's book - haven't read it to my kiddo yet, but I'm sure he'll love it.
Nov 06, 2008
Cshellbell
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i loved this book when i was little. It was my favorite book and i still love it.
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