Books by Bernard Waber

The house on East 88th Street: A family moving into a new house discovers in their bathtub a talented crocodile named Lyle, who soon becomes an important part of the family. [Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1503162W): Lyle is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th Street in New York City until Mr. Grumps, their irritable neighbor, has Lyle put in the zoo. Lyle and the birthday party: Lyle the crocodile becomes so jealous of Joshua's birthday party and presents that it makes him feel ill, and he ends up in the hospital, where he recovers his good nature by entertaining the children there. Lyle walks the dogs: Count the dogs as Lyle the crocodile's dog walking business grows.

Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.

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.