The illustrations look like they were done with a sharpie, but that's part of the charm. This book delighted me as a child and I still think Lyle is the cutest crocodile on earth.
Another classic I missed in my own childhood. Then I overcompensated and ending up getting two copies for the girls. I know, crazy book behavior. Anyway, I kinda liked it. There's something weirdly appealing about these mid-century early-readers. The art has a strong period feel. And the plot i...