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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

(1965, Fiction - Friendship, Written by Bernard Waber, Illustrated by Bernard Waber)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    The ever-ingratiating Lyle charms again.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Lyle is locked tearfully in the zoo.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Parents need to know that kids love the simple felt-tip cartoon illustrations. The story is clever, though filled with coincidence.

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  • Families can talk about the contrast between the trouble that troublesome people make with the happiness spread by polite, easygoing people, What do you think would happen if you responded to an angry, cranky person with cheerfulness and courtesy?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer
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    ali1542
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I Remember!

    I can remember this book from the time I was 5 years old. I can recall lots of lines from the book even today,at age 16. It is a great book that teaches compassion, friendship and so much more. I even recomend watching the DVD musical the songs and the cartoon are great.

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