Book Review: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
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Lyle, the mild-mannered crocodile, lives with the Primm family on East 88th Street, and loves making himself useful as part of the family. His only problem is the neighbor’s cat, Loretta, who is terrified of him. Mr. Grumps, protective of Loretta, succeeds in ousting Lyle from the neighborhood, but at the zoo he cannot fit in with the other crocodiles. Finally, an opportunity arises for Lyle to prove his true character to Mr. Grumps.
This sweet, funny story provides a sympathetic view of a tight-knit community, and the prejudice that sometimes goes along with it. Children will wait with anticipation for the resolution of Lyle’s troubles, and will learn through Mr. Grumps’ bad example that not everyone is what they appear to be.
Categories: 4 Stars, Age 04-08, Honey For a Child's Heart, Read-Aloud Handbook, World Books That Show
Tags: Animals, Community, Compassion, Courage, Courtesy & Manners, Crocodiles, Dancing, Domesticated Wild Animals, Friendship, Gratitude, Humor, Neighbors, Prejudice, Selfishness, Vaudeville, Zoos
Posted on August 18, 2009
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