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Lyle the crocodile experiences a series of life changes when his mother joins the Primm family. As Lyle adjusts to a new household, Mrs. Primm learns she is pregnant, adding a fresh dynamic to the family. The story explores Lyle’s adaptation to family life and the excitement of a new sibling, all seen through the eyes of a young crocodile in a child‑friendly narrative.
First publish date: October 28, 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Bernard Waber
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