Book #1
The House on East 88th Street
Written by Bernard Waber
4 - 8
Reading
age
48
Page
count
27
Words
per page
Aug 13, 1975
Publication
date
Paperback
$7.99
$7.59
Summary
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.
Lyle Series
Published from 1975 - 2022
3 booksPaperback
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Hardcover
$16.00$15.20
Board book
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| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 | The House on East 88th Street | 48 |
| 1998 | 8 | Lyle at Christmas | 48 |
| 2022 | Sing with Lyle | 12 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author
Bernard Waber was the beloved author/illustrator of more than thirty picture books, including Courage, Ira Sleeps Over, and Do You See a Mouse? With the publication of The House on East 88th Street in 1962, his Lyle, Lyle Crocodile series of books became a mainstay of children’s literature. A Literary Landmark plaque commemorating the adventures of this endearing New York City reptile can now be found on East 88th Street and Bernard Waber’s artwork is the subject of a traveling retrospective exhibit, curated by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. You can learn more about him at www.bernardwaber.com.
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