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 family.

Ira is surprised to discover that his best friend Reggie feels happy about having to move to a new town.

There are many kinds of courage. Big acts of courage and the 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.

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

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

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

Count the dogs as Lyle the crocodile's dog walking business grows.

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 little firefly is unhappy because his light is so bright all the plants and animals think it is daytime.

Splish, splash. Over fifty years ago, the Primms moved into the house on East 88th Street and found a crocodile soaking in the bathtub. Since then, Lyle has won the hearts of all he meets.