Lyle, Lyle, Krokodyl -

is a beloved children's book written and illustrated by Bernard Waber , first published in 1965. It is the second book in a series that began with The House on East 88th Street . The story follows a friendly, helpful crocodile named Lyle who lives with the Primm family in a Victorian brownstone in New York City. Story Overview

The plot centers on Lyle's life in the neighborhood, where he is generally well-loved because of his kind nature and impressive tricks, like handstands and skipping rope. However, the story introduces a primary conflict involving a grumpy neighbor: Lyle, Lyle, Krokodyl

After an incident at a department store where Mr. Grumps works, the neighbor arranges for Lyle to be sent to the city zoo. Lyle is miserable at the zoo until his old stage partner, Hector P. Valente, helps him escape. is a beloved children's book written and illustrated