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Lyle and the Birthday Party by Bernard Waber

Lyle and the Birthday Party

Bernard Waber

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 31, 1973

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Who it’s for
A small tangle of jealousy gives this crocodile story its comic spark.
Themes
Envy
Genres
Alligators & Crocodiles, Birthday Stories, Funny Stories

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About this book

Mrs. Primm fears Lyle the crocodile is terribly sick, when in reality he's just “green” over Joshua's birthday party.

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A small tangle of jealousy gives this crocodile story its comic spark.

Come here for

  • A wry take on feeling left out
  • Crocodile mischief with a birthday-party twist

Expect

  • A comic mix-up mistaken for something more serious
  • Jealousy played with a light touch

Where it sits

Alligators & Crocodiles78%
Birthday Stories76%
Funny Stories60%

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Publisher categories

  • Alligators & Crocodiles
  • Cat Stories
  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Zoo Stories
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  • Family Stories
  • Funny Stories
  • City & Town Life
Authors
Bernard Waber
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 31, 1973
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Envy
Reading lane
Alligators & Crocodiles