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Books with author Bernard Waber

  • Fast Food! Gulp! Gulp!

    Bernard Waber

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 29, 2001)
    “Things are hopping! Things are popping in fast food town!” Meet Speedy Lane, Jiffie Snack, Whiz-Bang Ewing, and all the folks responsible for getting the food out and eaten fast. The pace speeds through this book, until finally the cook has had enough. She leaves to work at a health food place “slowly serving nature’s greenery, to folks taking time to enjoy the scenery.” Waber hilariously poses the question, What’s the rush?
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  • The house on East 88th Street

    Bernard. Waber

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin, Aug. 16, 1962)
    The first book in the Lyle series, this tells the story of how the Primms found Lyle the crocodile in the bathtub of their new home. 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.
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  • A Lion Named Shirley Williamson

    Bernard Waber

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 28, 1996)
    The lions at the zoo are jealous of the new lioness because of her fancy name and because of the special treatment she receives from the zookeeper.
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  • Lyle Finds His Mother

    Bernard Waber

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 1978)
    Lyle leaves his happy home with the Primms on East 88th Street to search for his mother, at the urging of his former employer, Hector P. Valenti, star of stage and screen. "Whimsically told and illustrated in the style of the previous Lyle books, it's a lot of fun to read aloud." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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  • Funny, Funny Lyle

    Bernard Waber

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 28, 1987)
    Lyle the lovable crocodile faces two big challenges: introducing his mother to city life and preparing for the Primms' new baby.
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  • Just like Abraham Lincoln

    Bernard Waber

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin, March 15, 1964)
    Mr. Potts not only looks like Abraham Lincoln but is a confirmed Lincolnphile who shares many other attributes of Mr. Lincoln's with his young neighbor who in turn shares Mr. Potts with his schoolmates for a special program on Lincoln's birthday. A clever story that presents pertinent facts about a beloved president to young children.
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  • The House On 88th Street

    BERNARD WABER

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin, March 15, 1962)
    The first book in the Lyle series, this tells the story of how the Primms found Lyle the crocodile in the bathtub of their new home. 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.
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  • I Was All Thumbs

    Bernard Waber

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Oct. 1, 1975)
    An octopus called Legs, having spent all his young life in a laboratory tank, is dumped into the sea, where he must make his awkward and unfamiliar way
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  • Lyle, Lyle

    Bernard Waber

    Paperback (HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, Oct. 1, 1987)
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  • Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: Lyle Walks the Dogs

    Bernard Waber, Paulis Waber

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2012)
    Lyle the crocodile has a new job walking dogs. As Lyle’s excellent reputation as a dog walker spreads, the number of dogs in his charge grows—from one dog to ten! Whether they’re frisky or happy, sniffy or snappy, Lyle must get them all walking together in harmony. But never fear—Lyle's winning smile and gentle ways will always save the doggie day! Young children will enjoy walking the dogs—and counting from one to ten—with Lyle. Praise for previous Lyle, Lyle Crocodile books: "[T]he happiest of creations by a talented and original artist." —Chicago Tribune "America’s favorite reptile." —Booklist
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  • Evie and Margie

    Bernard Waber

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 27, 2003)
    Evie and Margie are best friends. They do everything together, they even dream together. They dream that one day they will both become famous actresses. So when auditions are held for the school play, they both decide to try out for the lead role of Cinderella. But starring in the school play is one thing they can’t do together, and when Margie is given the role, Evie is left to cope with her frustration and jealousy alone.
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  • But Names Will Never Hurt Me

    Bernard Waber

    Library Binding (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 1, 1976)
    How Alison Wonderland got her name and how she learned to live with it
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