Funny, Funny Lyle

Bernard Waber. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), $6.95 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-395-60287-4

The lovable crocodile of East 88th Street here takes a back seat to Felicity, his rambunctious mother. According to PW , ``The story is carried on the strength of the warm illustrations, rendered in blotted ink line and soft watercolor washes.'' Ages 5-8. (Oct.)

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