Lovable Lyle
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1969 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Lovable Lyle

By Bernard Waber

Part of the Lyle the Crocodile series

A lovable crocodile discovers he has an enemy. Can he win them over?

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48 pages· 1,947 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Lyle, the charming crocodile, is shocked to find he has an enemy. Determined to win over his mysterious detractor, Lyle embarks on a quest to become even more lovable. As he navigates this unexpected challenge, will Lyle's efforts to charm his way into everyone's hearts succeed, or will he uncover deeper truths about friendship and acceptance? Dive into Lyle's colorful world and discover if kindness can truly conquer all.

From the publisher

Lyle is distraught to learn he has an enemy and tries to be an even more lovable crocodile than he was before. “Patterned in the same format as its successful predecessors, this book has color illustrations that are as delightfully revealing of Lyle & Co. as ever.” – School Library Journal

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,947
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD710L
Themes & topics
Books about alligators and crocodilesBooks about lifestylesBooks about city and town life
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19579
Publication
Published
April 27, 1977
First published
January 1, 1969
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395253786

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