So it begins, the story of Lyle, the crocodile, who won his way into the Primm family's hearts and home. What he did while he was there and what happened when Hecotr P. Valenti, star of stage and screen, came to take him away is a captivating tale destined to intrigue and entertain readers of all ages. Bernard Waber's striking four-color illustrations have as much fun per square inch as the text itself. Nor will they fail to attract the attention of those who look for talent, freshness, and originality in art owrk for children.