The House on East 88th Street facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Bernard Waber |
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1962 |
| Pages | 48 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-0395199701 |
The House on East 88th Street is a children's book written by Bernard Waber. It was first published in 1962. This book is the very first story in the popular Lyle the Crocodile series. It tells the fun tale of a family who moves into a new house and finds a surprising, friendly crocodile living there.
About the Story
This book introduces us to the Primm family. They move into an old, charming brownstone house. But they soon discover something very unexpected. A performing crocodile named Lyle is living in their bathtub!
At first, the Primms are quite surprised by Lyle. However, they quickly learn that he is a kind and talented crocodile. They grow to love him very much. Lyle becomes a special member of their family. The story shows how they all learn to live together happily.
The Lyle the Crocodile Series
The House on East 88th Street is the first book about Lyle. It started a whole series of adventures for the friendly crocodile. The next book in the series was Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, which came out in 1965. Many more books followed, making Lyle a beloved character for children everywhere.
From Book to Screen
In 1987, The House on East 88th Street was made into an animated musical TV special. It was created for HBO. Michael Sporn animated and directed the special. The music for the show was written by Charles Strouse. This adaptation brought Lyle's story to life for a new audience.
