Lyle the Crocodile Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lyle the Crocodile books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The House on East 88th Street
Buy on Amazon1962
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Buy on Amazon1965
Lyle and the Birthday Party
Buy on Amazon1966
Lovable Lyle
Buy on Amazon1969
Lyle Finds His Mother
Buy on Amazon1974
Funny, Funny Lyle
Buy on Amazon1987
Lyle at the Office
Buy on Amazon1994
Lyle at Christmas
Buy on Amazon1998
Lyle Walks the Dogs
Buy on Amazon2010
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Storybook Treasury
Buy on Amazon2012
Meet Lyle
Buy on Amazon2022
Lyle and Friends
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Lyle the Crocodile series is publication order: 1. The House on East 88th Street (1962), 2. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (1965), 3. Lyle and the Birthday Party (1966), 4. Lovable Lyle (1969), 5. Lyle Finds His Mother (1974), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Lyle the Crocodile series by Bernard Waber contains 12 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Lyle the Crocodile series is written by Bernard Waber. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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