New Releases by Bernard Waber

Book and toy kit includes a Lyle, lyle crocodile book and a Lyle crocodile plush toy.

Every home should have a crocodile! This hardcover storybook featuring four complete beloved Lyle books plus a sheet of stickers makes a great gift. Splish, splash. Over fifty years ago, the Primms moved into the house on East 88th Street and found a crocodile soaking in the bathtub. Since then, Lyle has won the hearts of all he meets. This collection features an introduction by Bernard Waber, Lyle''s creator, a fun sheet of stickers, and four complete books: The House on East 88th Street Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Lyle and the Birthday Party Lyle Walks the Dogs

This fun early reader is based on the major motion picture Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, inspired by the beloved children’s books by Bernard Waber! 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. Meet Lyle and Friends is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

This sweet board book is based on the major motion picture Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, inspired by the beloved children''s books by Bernard Waber! 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! Sing along with Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile in this board book.

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,

"It is called the Elemental Control. And it is failing. The elements are mere ghosts of their full forces. And, as it fails Delphi, I start to die. I need you to save me, the future of your home, and a very powerful boy." Earth, fire, water, wind. Four elements that make up everything Delphi knows to be normal. All her life, she has been a servant to a mysterious man named The Master - until The Master comes to her island home and asks her to undertake a dangerous task in the far-off, elemental lands. Delphi is alone in places with strange secrets and rules, with the fate of her world on her shoulders, and although she makes many friends she also attracts more dangerous attention... Leo has never known home - and he isn''t exactly a normal boy. When he is kidnapped by a nameless man who tries to force Leo to reveal his powers, he finds he has nobody he can turn to - except a girl in his dreams called Delphi... Can Delphi find the Elemental Stones to bring the Control back into balance? Will she get to Leo''s prison in time? And, when faced with the ultimate challenge, can Delphi find the inner strength to save everything she loves? A story about courage, friendship and finding where you belong. About the Author Esme Carpenter started writing at the age of twelve and since then has never looked back. Despite completing a five-book series by fifteen, she couldn''t stop, resulting in a backlog of fantasy and science-fiction novels decaying on her harddrive, awaiting liberation (and possibly a good edit). An avid reader all her life, Esme always enjoyed stories. Her love of both writing and reading led her to the University of East Anglia to study English Literature and Creative Writing; she graduated summer 2011. Esme enjoys, amongst other things, comic books, video games and music, the latter of which gives her the best inspiration and is often used to drive her stories. At present she is writing a graphic novel. Against the Elements is her debut novel, written when she was fifteen and edited at the tender age of twenty-one. Esme lives in York, England, with a ridiculous amount of nerdy memorabilia.

Lyle the crocodile has a new job walking dogs. As Lyle’s excellent reputation as a dog walker spreads, the number of dogs in his charge grows—from one dog to ten! Whether they’re frisky or happy, sniffy or snappy, Lyle must get them all walking together in harmony. But never fear—Lyle''s winning smile and gentle ways will always save the doggie day! Young children will enjoy walking the dogs—and counting from one to ten—with Lyle. Praise for previous Lyle, Lyle Crocodile books: "[T]he happiest of creations by a talented and original artist." —Chicago Tribune "America’s favorite reptile." —Booklist

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

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

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

Christmas is an especially festive time for everyone’s favorite crocodile, Lyle. Lyle loves Bird and Loretta the cat, who live with Mr. Grumps. He loves East 88th Street, the house he shares with the Primms and his mother. Lyle’s only problem is that he can’t decide what he wants for Christmas. However, not everyone is filled with holiday cheer. Mr. Grumps has the holiday blahs--so much so that even his adored cat, Loretta, has had it with miserable Mr. Grumps. And then, just a few days before Christmas Loretta disappears and the entire neighborhood joins Mr. Grumps in the hunt for the lost cat. Will he be able to find Loretta before Christmas and restore the holiday cheer to East 88th Street?

In a cumulative story, one animal after another asks to come in out of the winter cold to sleep in Bearsie Bear''s big bed.

From the author of Lyle Crocodile books comes "a delightful adventure for reading aloud in humorous tribute to one of nature''s most majestic creatures."--"School Library Journal, " starred review. Full color.

Everyone at the ultra-fancy Park Snoot Hotel insists that there is no mouse in the hotel, but the reader can see a mouse in each illustration.

When Gina moves to a new apartment building, she discovers that there are plenty of boys but no girls her own age to play with.

A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend''s house but worries how he''ll get along without his teddy bear.

Ira is surprised to discover that his best friend Reggie feels happy about having to move to a new town.

Lyle the crocodile exeriences many changes in his life when his mother moves in with the Primm family and Mrs. Primm announces she is expecting a baby.

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

It is impossible for Cat to think of anything but mice, mice, and more mice.

Ira is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie''s until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear. "An appealing picture book which depicts common childhood qualms with empathy and humor."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.

A little firefly is unhappy because his light is so bright all the plants and animals think it is daytime.

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

A hippopotamus dreams of having an appearance combining the polite suggestions of her friends.

Lyle is jealous of Joshua Primm who is having a birthday party.

A collection of children''s books of Lyle crocodile, Strega Nona, Madeline, Frog and Toad and Babar.