A cranky neighbour puts Lyle in the zoo but experiences a change of heart when the crocodile saves him from a fire.

Ira is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie's, until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear.

A cranky neighbor puts Lyle in the zoo but experiences a change of heart when the crocodile saves him from a fire.

This book tells the story of Lyle, the crocodile, who won his way into the Primm family's hearts and home. What he did while he was there and what happened when Hector P. Valenti, star of stage and screen, came to take him away is a captivating tale destined to intrigue and entertain readers of all ages.

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

Ira is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie's until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear. "An appealing picture book which depicts common childhood qualms with empathy and humor."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.

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

In this bestselling gift book, Bernard Waber explores the many kinds of courage and celebrates the moments, big and small, that bring out the hero in everyone.