In Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber, Lyle the crocodile lives with the Primm family in East 88th Street in Manhattan. Everyone loves Lyle. Everyone that is except the neighbor, Mr. Grumps, and his cat, Loretta. Mr. Grumps gets so mad at Lyle he finally has him put in the zoo! Lyle’s many adventures ultimately lead to an escape, a heroic rescue, and a friendship with Mr. Grumps (and even Loretta!) This rollicking picture book introduces children to memorable characters and also takes them on a visual tour of Manhattan. Young readers are sure to love Lyle the crocodile and all the silly situations he gets himself into.