Books by Bernard Waber

11 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Lyle the Crocodile and Ira series, Bernard Waber writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, loneliness & belonging, joy & gratitude.

Series

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Lyle the Crocodile
1 book · Ages 4–11
Ira Sleeps Over
Ira Says Goodbye
Ira
2 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of Do You See a Mouse?
Do You See a Mouse?
Bernard Waber
For children who delight in being in on a secret, this playful story lets them spot a tiny, overlooked hero in a world o
Ages 3–7

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Do You See a Mouse?
Ages 4–7
11 books
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
But Names Will Never Hurt Me
The Snake A Very Long Story
Ages 8–11
10 books
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
But Names Will Never Hurt Me
The Snake A Very Long Story

Common Themes

AnimalsLoneliness & BelongingJoy & GratitudeFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsSelf-Confidence & IdentityHumorEmpathy & Kindness

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