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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Love Lyle:
I bought this book for my daughter in anticipation of seeing a musical adaptation of it at my favorite Chicago theatre, Lifeline--which was to be our daughter's first-ever play. The book is very cute w/ humorous details adults can enjoy as well. And even though most of the plot of the play turned out to be from a different book in the series, my daughter easily recognized Lyle in the play and enjoyed it. We've since borrowed other books in the series from the library and she really enjoys them.
A classic that continues to entertain:
Originally published in 1962, The House on East 88th Street is the first Lyle the Crocodile book by Bernard Waber. The House on East 88th Street opens with the Primm family moving into their new home, decorating and unpacking. Mrs. Primm opens the bathroom door to find a crocodile soaking in the tub! Just as Mr. and Mrs. Primm are in the midst of panic, young Joshua Primm finds a man by the name of Signor Valenti at the front door with a note, explaining that he is leaving Lyle with the family and will be... more info
Who wouldn't love Lyle?:
What would you do if you found that your new house came with an unexpected tenant - a caviar-eating crocodile named Lyle? This story tells the tale of an unlikely friendship with humor and sensitivity. A wonderful book to share with even the youngest of children.
A charming children's classic:
I first read Bernard Waber's The House on East 88th Street as a child and was capitivated by Lyle the Crocodile. How I loved this story about a bright green crocodile living in a bathtub in a New York City brownstone.Though frightened at first, the Primm family is won over by their housemate. Lyle is amazing, he takes out the trash, brings in the milk, (this book was first published in 1962!)helps around the house, and loves a nice, hot bath complete with Turkish caviar! (We could all use a Lyle) The story... more info
