Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, are terrified of Lyle. Despite Lyle's persistent attempts to befriend them with smiles and kind gestures, he only frightens them more.
is a beloved children's book written and illustrated by Bernard Waber , first published in 1965. It is the second book in a series that began with The House on East 88th Street . The story follows a friendly, helpful crocodile named Lyle who lives with the Primm family in a Victorian brownstone in New York City. Story Overview Lyle, Lyle, Krokodyl
The plot centers on Lyle's life in the neighborhood, where he is generally well-loved because of his kind nature and impressive tricks, like handstands and skipping rope. However, the story introduces a primary conflict involving a grumpy neighbor: is a beloved children's book written and illustrated