Lyle Walks the Dogs: A Counting Book

by Bernard Waber, Paulis Waber (Illustrator)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780547488202
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	10/01/2012
Series:	Lyle the Crocodile Series
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Bernard Waber was the beloved author-illustrator of more than thirty picture books, including Courage, Ira Sleeps Over, and Do You See a Mouse? With the publication of The House on East 88th Street in 1962, his Lyle, Lyle Crocodile series of books became a mainstay of children's literature and was adapted for both stage and screen. A Literary Landmark plaque commemorating the adventures of this endearing New York City reptile can now be found on East 88th Street. bernardwaber.com.

 Paulis Waber is the daughter of Bernard Waber. The first Lyle the Crocodile book, The House on East 88th Street, was dedicated to her. Paulis Waber lives with her husband and three children in Washington, DC. 

Editorial Reviews

"Bernard Waber's beloved crocodile lands a dog-walking job in this peppy story—more than just a counting book—aimed at a younger audience than its predecessors. Debut illustrator Paulis Waber's watercolor, ink, and pencil drawings flawlessly replicate the airiness and humor of her father's iconic art...The tale concludes with kudos to the protagonist ("Good job, Lyle!"), praise that should extend to the collaborators as well."—Publishers Weekly, starred review —

From the Publisher

The genial reptile's first new outing in 12 years also debuts an illustrator working in her father's naive cartoon style. To a rudimentary plot in which Lyle walks one more dog each day for ten days before taking a well-deserved rest she adds not only a growing contingent of canines-each with a distinct look and personality, which is revealed in a thumbnail bio on its first day with Lyle-but tucks balls, bowls, hydrants and other easily findable and countable items into each urban scene. Though given the stance and proportions of a human in an animal suit, Lyle provides a bright-green visual anchor for each picture, and if there isn't much in the way of humor or conflict here-even when being pulled along he looks controlled and confident, although he clearly doesn't like the way Snappy sets the pack to barking-at least there's plenty for pre-reading children to tally and a familiar figure to welcome back. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews