Waber, Bernard

A family moving into a new house discovers in their bathtub a talented crocodile named Lyle, who soon becomes an important part of the family.

"When Joshua Primm has a birthday party, Lyle, a crocodile, turns 'mean, green jealous,' sickens, and is taken to the hospital. Illustrated with nonsensical pictures of Lyle sulking, moping, or cavorting in a hospital gown.".

An anteater's mother tells of her trials with her questioning, complaining, messy, forgetful, choosy, and lovable son.

It is impossible for Cat to think of anything but mice, mice, and more mice.

A hippopotamus dreams of having an appearance combining the polite suggestions of her friends.

Describes the life of Scat, a street cat without a home and compares her life to the lives of other rich cats, until one day even Scat finds a home and a warm bed of her own.

When she is granted her wish to be a grownup, Octavia decides she'd rather be a little girl.

Five vignettes reveal how a mother, father, and their three children negotiate common family problems.