Bernard Waber
Ira Sleeps Over and other books

|Author Biography and Background| |Ira Sleeps Over| |Lyle, Lyle Crocodile|

Biography and Background

Bernard Waber
The author's official site.

Bernard Waber: A Wealth of Books
Author interview.

Ira Sleeps Over

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
Students read and discuss Ira Sleeps Over. Then they write a persuasive paragraph.

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber
Students learn character and setting, elements of a play, in the context of the book. They create skits and write paragraphs.

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber
In this lesson plan Ira Sleeps Over is part of a unit on dealing with simple problems and decisions. Includes work on sequencing, phonics, and vocabulary. Requires MS-Word or compatible application for access.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Fun with Lyle
The materials here are designed for a Lyle-themed party, but some, like the word search, crossword puzzle and story activity, may also be useful in the classroom.

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber
In this technology-integrated lesson, students listen to the story, draw a picture, and work on comprehension and critical thinking.

Snip-Snap-Crack Crocodile
Directions for making a crocodile with moving tail and upper jaw.