Bernard Waber

An anteater's mother tells of her trials with her questioning, complaining, messy, forgetful, choosy, and lovable son.

A father and daughter explore their neighborhood, talking and asking questions as they go.

Lyle, the crocodile, thought everyone loved him until the day he received a hate note from an anonymous despiser.

A loudly snoring mouse disturbs the residents of a quiet country house.

Best friends hippopotamuses, Evie and Marjie, are surprised to experience jealousy when they try out for the same part in the school play.

What is courage? Certainly it takes courage for a firefighter to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, but there are many other kinds of courage too. Everyday kinds that normal, ordinary people exhibit all the time, like "being the first to make up after an argument," or "going to bed without a nightlight." Bernard Waber explores the many varied kinds of courage and celebrates the moments, big and small, that bring out the hero in each of...

The Primm family finds Lyle, a performing crocodile, in the bathtub in their new apartment. To everyone's surprise all become great friends.

All kinds of foods are served faster and faster--until the cook has had enough!

Lyle the crocodile becomes so jealous of Joshua's birthday party and presents that it makes him feel ill, and he ends up in the hospital, where he recovers his good nature by entertaining the children there.

"When the Primm family moves to New York City and into the house on East 88th Street, they are surprised to find a crocodile living in their attic. But Lyle isn't a regular crocodile--he's playful, and friendly, and he can sing! Meet Lyle, the Primms, and their neighbors in this story based on the film"--