| The House on East 88th Street Contributor(s): Waber, Bernard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0395181577 ISBN-13: 9780395181577 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2022 Annotation: This book tells the story of Lyle, the crocodile, who won his way into the Primm family's hearts and home. What he did while he was there and what happened when Hector P. Valenti, star of stage and screen, came to take him away is a captivating tale destined to intrigue and entertain readers of all ages. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Alligators & Crocodiles - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 88188228 |
| Lexile Measure: 770 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 8.28" W x 10.89" (0.92 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 19569 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Waber, Bernard: - 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. bernardwaber.com. |