BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Lyle Finds His Mother
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother Paperback - 1978

by Bernard Waber

Add to wish list

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.

Summary

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.

Reader reviews for Lyle Finds His Mother

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

Celebrate the magic of moms on Mother's Day or any day with everyone's favorite crocodile, Lyle! Lyle leaves his happy home with the Primms to search for his long-lost mother in this 50th anniversary edition paperback edition of Lyle Finds His Mother.

Lyle is quite happy living with the Primms on East 88th Street. Then Hector P. Valenti, struggling star of stage and screen, lures him away with promises of finding his long-lost mother. When Lyle imagines his perfect mother, she looks a lot like Mrs. Primm! But he can't stop wondering about his crocodile mother.

This Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile story exudes all of the charm and wit for which the series is loved, along with a lovely message about the joys of family, biological or found.

First line

The world was changing.

Details

  • Title Lyle Finds His Mother
  • Author Bernard Waber
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First American P
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books, Boston
  • Publication date 1978-09-26
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780395273982 / 0395273986
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.4 x 8.1 x 0.17 in (26.42 x 20.57 x 0.43 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 640
  • Themes
    • Holiday: Mother's Day
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Topical: Family
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Lyle (Fictitious character: Waber), Crocodiles
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 74005336
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Media reviews

"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

About the author

Bernard Waber, who has written eight delightful books about Lyle the Crocodile, a little boy named Ira, and a firefly named Torchy, is the author of more than seventeen picture books for children. Widely praised by reviewers for his ability to describe common family problems, he is best loved by children for his freeflowing humor and gentle characters.
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Lyle Finds His Mother: A Picture Book About a Crocodile's Journey to Family and Home for Children...
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother: A Picture Book About a Crocodile's Journey to Family and Home for Children (Ages 4-8)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Evergreen Goodwill
Item price
NZ$2.85
NZ$7.12 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion Books, 9/26/1978 12:00:01 A. paperback. Good. 0.6700 in x 10.5100 in x 7.9900 in.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$2.85
NZ$7.12 Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother: A Picture Book About a Crocodile's Journey to Family and Home for Kids...
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother: A Picture Book About a Crocodile's Journey to Family and Home for Kids (Ages 4-8)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • first
Condition
Acceptable
Edition
1st
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
BooksRun
Item price
NZ$8.69
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion Books. 1st. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$8.69
Free Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Wonder Book
Item price
NZ$8.90
NZ$7.12 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$8.90
NZ$7.12 Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Wonder Book
Item price
NZ$8.90
NZ$7.12 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$8.90
NZ$7.12 Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Orion LLC
Item price
NZ$9.54
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion Books, 1978-09-26. paperback. Good. 7x0x10.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$9.54
Free Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother

Lyle Finds His Mother

by Bernard Waber

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
NZ$12.34
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 1978. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$12.34
Free Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
3
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
NZ$13.22
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$13.22
Free Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
NZ$13.22
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$13.22
Free Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
NZ$14.38
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion, 2024-03-05. paperback. Used: Good. 7.94x0.17x10.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$14.38
Free Delivery to USA
Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)
Stock photo: cover may vary

Lyle Finds His Mother (Lyle the Crocodile)

by Waber, Bernard

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780395273982 / 0395273986
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ausvora INC
Item price
NZ$16.73
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Clarion Books, 2024-03-05. paperback. Good. 10.6X8X0.7. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
NZ$16.73
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.