Book Series · 9 Books

Lyle the Crocodile Books

In order from The House on East 88th Street to Lyle Walks the Dogs.

The Lyle the Crocodile series is a set of 9 picture books by Bernard Waber, published between 1962 and 2010. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 50 pages.

About the series

What's Lyle the Crocodile About?

Nine warm, comic picture books about a gentle crocodile living with the Primm family in New York City, including one later story illustrated by Bernard Waber's daughter Paulis.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962

The House on East 88th Street

By Bernard Waber

A girl must restore balance to save her world and a mysterious boy.

48 pages· 1,356 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Paperback

Summary: Delphi's world is crumbling as the Elemental Control fails. Tasked by The Master, she must journey through perilous lands to find the Elemental Stones. Meanwhile, Leo, a boy with untapped powers, is trapped and alone. Their fates intertwine in a race against time. Can Delphi save her world and reach Leo before it's too late? Discover a tale of courage, friendship, and destiny.

In reading order

Lyle the Crocodile Series

9 books · Published 1962–2010

#1 in Series

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$759

The House on East 88th Street

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962

A girl must restore balance to save her world and a mysterious boy.

#2 in Series

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$958

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1965

A friendly crocodile must win over a grumpy neighbor and his cat. Can he succeed?

#3 in Series

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$858

Lyle and the Birthday Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1966

A crocodile's jealousy disrupts a birthday celebration.

#4 in Series

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$958

Lovable Lyle

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1969

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

#5 in Series

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$958

Lyle Finds His Mother

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974

A crocodile leaves his happy home to find his long-lost mother.

#6 in Series

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$674

Funny, Funny Lyle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

A crocodile must adapt to city life and a new family member.

#7 in Series

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$1520

Lyle at the Office

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

A crocodile's antics at an ad office lead to chaos and a daring rescue at a haunted house.

#8 in Series

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$1520

Lyle at Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A crocodile's Christmas wish: find a missing cat and restore holiday cheer.

#9 in Series

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$1799

Lyle Walks the Dogs

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Lyle juggles ten dogs, aiming for harmony in chaos.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2022

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$574

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Meet Lyle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A family finds a singing crocodile in their attic.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lyle the Crocodile series?

There are 9 books in the Lyle the Crocodile series. It began with The House on East 88th Street in 1962, and the newest book, Lyle Walks the Dogs, was published in 2010.