Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Whimsically told and illustrated in the style of the previous Lyle books, it's a lot of fun to read aloud." School Library Journal, Starred
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Everyone's favorite crocodile leaves his happy home with the Primms to search for his mother in this book in the beloved Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile series.
Lyle is quite happy with the Primms on East 88th Street until Hector P. Valenti, struggling star of stage and screen, needs to devise Lyle's return to show business to earn some money.
Hector sends Lyle a letter that mentions the possibility of finding Lyle's crocodile mother. The Primms, justly wary of Hector's intentions, try to distract Lyle from the idea through odd jobs, the pleasures of indoor planting, and more. Lyle, however, can't stop imagining what his mother might look and sound like now that the idea of her has been introduced.
And so, with the blessing of his found family, Lyle and Hector leave the city in search of the singing reptile's mom.
Synopsis
Celebrate the magic of moms on Mother's Day or any day with everyone's favorite crocodile, Lyle Lyle leaves his happy home with the Primms to search for his long-lost mother in this book from the beloved Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile series.
Lyle is quite happy living with the Primms on East 88th Street. Until Hector P. Valenti, struggling star of stage and screen, lures him away with promises of finding his long-lost mother. When Lyle imagines his perfect mother, she looks a lot like Mrs. Primm But he can't stop wondering about his crocodile mother. This Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile story exudes all of the charm and wit for which the series is loved, along with a lovely message about the joys of family, biological or found.
Synopsis
Celebrate the magic of moms on Mother's Day or any day with everyone's favorite crocodile, Lyle Lyle leaves his happy home with the Primms to search for his long-lost mother in this 50th anniversary edition paperback edition of Lyle Finds His Mother.
Lyle is quite happy living with the Primms on East 88th Street. Until Hector P. Valenti, struggling star of stage and screen, lures him away with promises of finding his long-lost mother. When Lyle imagines his perfect mother, she looks a lot like Mrs. Primm But he can't stop wondering about his crocodile mother. This Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile story exudes all of the charm and wit for which the series is loved, along with a lovely message about the joys of family, biological or found.
About the Author
Bernard Waber was the beloved author of more than thirty books for young readers, including Courage, Ira Sleep Over, and The Mouse That Snored. With the publication of The House on East 88th Street in 1963, his Lyle the Crocodile became a mainstay of childrens literature, and the adventures of this endearing reptile were featured in numerous books. Because of their honesty, their bravery, and their tremendous heart, his stories and illustrations have been beloved by generations of children