Books with title Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

The crocodile is a killer. They are feared by many and are gentle in many ways. They appear to sleep but are waiting to eat their prey.A ship on a mission to explore space is suddenly shot upon. It is a group of crocodiles. These crocodiles are invading space. A war has begun.One of them, his name is Crocodile Man, becomes a hero.He meets Lucy, a young girl. Lucy finds love in an unusual way. It is a crocodile who becomes an angel.Miracles do occur.

Lyle the crocodile lives happily with the Primm family, until one day his world is turned upside down. His neighbor, Mr. Grumps, has Lyle committed to the zoo because Lyle frightens his cat and because, well, he’s a crocodile.When zoo life doesn’t measure up to life with the Primms, Lyle and his former stage partner make a break for it . . .Will Lyle ever see his adoptive family again?

A little girl learns about the power of imagination and confronting her fears in this delightful picture book. Bored and upset that no one in her family pays attention to her, a little girl decides to bake a very special cake with her Grandfather John, and together they mix the ingredients to create an enormous crocodile-shaped cake. While waiting for the cake to bake, the little girl hears strange noises in the kitchen, and when she opens the oven to take a peek, the crocodile cake bursts out and gobbles up everyone the little girl knows. The little girl soon discovers that revenge is not so sweet, as the crocodile chases her into the night. The faster she runs, the larger the crocodile becomes. The menacing foe suddenly becomes less scary, though, when the little girl remembers who created who. Told in fast-paced, catchy verse, this quirky and colorful story features lively illustrations that shift from bright to darker shades as the story progresses.

While robbing Egypt's mummies, sphinxes, and palm trees, Napoleon can't resist bringing home a souvenir crocodile as well. All Paris is enchanted with this exotic creature. But for a crocodile with an appetite as big as his ego, being the toast of the town has its downside, too. What's a crocodile who's used to a dinner of flamingo, snake, or mongoose to make of chocolate mousse? Oh, to return to his beloved Nile! But fickle Napoleon has other plans for our hero...Inspired by an obscure nineteenth-century French satire, I, Crocodile is the first book Fred Marcellino has written as well as illustrated.2000 ALA Notable Children's Book1999 New York Times Best Illustrated Book 2000-2001 Georgia's Picture Storybook Award & Georgia's Children's Book Award Masterlist 2000 ALA Notable Children's Books