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Mike Thaler

American writer and illustrator (–)

Michael Charles Thaler (October 8, – March 23, ) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. He published over books between and ^[1]^[2]

Early life

Thaler was born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States, the son of Benjamin and Jean Thaler.^[3] He graduated in from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, CA., and subsequently attended the University of California at Los Angeles and the Art Center College of Design, now located in Pasadena, California, majoring in English and Art.^[3]

Career

In November , Thaler wrote and illustrated a Christmas themed cartoon which he submitted to Harper's Bazaar called The Fallen Star. It was published in the December issue.^[4] That same month, he was asked to submit a manuscript for a children's book to Ursula Nordstrom, an editor at Harper and Brothers, after she read The Fallen Star. Nordstrom decided to publish his manuscript, called Magic Boy, in This was his first published book.^[5] Nordstrom selected three of Thaler's manuscripts to publish in and The Clown's Smile, Penny Pencil and Moon Boy. All were illustrated by Thaler.

Death

Thaler died March 23, , at the age of ^[6]

Works

Children's books

For 28 years, from to , 76 books by Thaler were published, including 37 riddle books illustrated by the author, who was dubbed "America's Riddle King" by the Arizona Republic newspaper.^[7]^[8]

In , an editor at Avon Books, Jean Feiwel,^[9] paired Thaler with Jared Lee to illustrate Thaler's latest manuscript, A Hippopotamus Ate the Teacher.^[10] This partnership would eventually produce over books.

Collaborations

Thaler also collaborated with many illustrators, producing the following works:

My Little Friend, () illustrated by Arnie Levin^[11]
The Staff () illustrated by Joseph Schindelman^[12]
How Far Will A Rubber Band Stretch? () illustrated by Jerry Joyner^[13]
What Can A Hippopotamus Be?, () illustrated by Robert Grossman,^[14]^[15]^[2]
Owly,() illustrated by David Wieser^[16]
Hippo Lemonade () illustrated by Maxie Chambliss^[17] (3-book series , & )
Pack () illustrated by Normand Chartier^[18]
Never Mail an Elephant, () illustrated by Jerry Smath^[19]

Television

Between and , Thaler met with PBS's The Electric Company's Television Animation Director, Edith Zornow,^[20] to present an idea for a new series called "The Adventures of Letterman".^[21] The show premiered during season two, animated by John and Faith Hubley. It featured a flying superhero in a varsity sweater and a football helmet, who repeatedly foiled the Spell Binder, an evil magician who makes mischief by changing or removing letters to make new words, became WHEELS. The Letterman segments featured the voices of Zero Mostel, Joan Rivers^[22] and Gene Wilder. (6b) Thaler wrote the scripts for the first two seasons; twenty episodes in total.

Jell-O Reading Rocket

In , Thaler was chosen to launch the Jell-O Reading Rocket in Lansing, Michigan.^[23] This program was sponsored by General Foods USA and Jell-O Desserts. He visited elementary schools^[24] throughout the country as one of the authors for the Jello Reading Rocket program for one year.

The Black Lagoon series

In , a picture book entitled The Teacher From the Black Lagoon, written by Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee, was published by Dodd, Mead & Company, Little Brown & Company, and Scholastic.

From to , The Black Lagoon picture book series adds 20 more titles, with 3 of the titles receiving International Reading Children's Choice Awards: The Cafeteria Lady (), The Music Teacher ()^[25] & The Custodian ().^[26]^[27]

The series is made up of;

Black Lagoon #01 - The Teacher from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #02 - The Principal from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #03 - The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #04 - The School Nurse from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #05 - The Librarian from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #06 - The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #07 - The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #08 - The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #09 - The Custodian from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #10 - The Class from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #11 - The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #12 - The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #13 - The Bully from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #14 - The New Kid from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #15 - The Dentist from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #16 - The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #17 - The Book Fair from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #18 - The School Secretary from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #19 - The Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon #20 - The Vice Principal from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon 25th Anniversary Special - The School from the Black Lagoon ()

In , Scholastic released the first Black Lagoon Chapter book, The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon.

Between and , The Black Lagoon chapter book series grew to include 36 books, including;

Black Lagoon Adventures #01 - The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #02 - The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #03 - The Class Election from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #04 - The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #05 - The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #06 - The Field Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #07 - The School Carniaval from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #08 - Valentine's Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #09 - The Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #10 - The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #11 - The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #12 - April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #13 - Back-to-School Fright from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #14 - The New Year's Eve Sleepover from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #15 - The Spring Dance from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #16 - The Thanksgiving Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #17 - The Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #18 - The Author Visit from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #19 - St. Patrick's Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #20 - The School Play from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #21 - The th Day of School from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #22 - The Class Picture Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #23 - Earth Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #24 - The Summer Camp from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #25 - Friday the 13th from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #26 - The Big Game from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #27 - The Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #28 - The Secret Santa from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #29 - Groundhog Day from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #30 - The Reading Challenge from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #31 - Trick or Treat from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #32 - The Pool Party from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #33 - The New Puppy from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #34 - The Spring Break from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #35 - The Slime from the Black Lagoon ()
Black Lagoon Adventures #36 - The Magic Show from the Black Lagoon ()

Between and , a Black Lagoon special edition series called Hubie Cool released three new books:

Hubie Cool #1: Super Spy ()
Hubie Cool #2: Vampire Hunter ()
Hubie Cool #3: Super Hero ()

Other book series

The Bully Brothers: –96 Thaler wrote a 4-book series called The Bully Brothers. In , it received the IRA Children's Choice Award ^[28]^[27] All 4 were illustrated by Jared Lee.

Happily Ever After: In Thaler wrote a series called Happily Ever After. The four fractured fairy tales, Hanzel and Pretzel, The Princess and Pea-ano, Schmoe White and the Seven Dorfs and Cinderella Bigfoot,^[29] illustrated by Jared Lee, won the International Reading Association (IRA) Children's Choice award,^[30] and #1 pick by USA Today. Cincinnati Enquirer commentator, Sara Pearce, dubbed Thaler and Jared Lee "The court jesters of children's literature".^[31]

Heaven and Mirth: Thaler worked with illustrator Dennis Adler on a nine-book series called Heaven and Mirth published by Cook Communications Ministries. (–)

Tales From the Back Pew: Zondervan Publishing releases an 8-book series called Tales from the Back Pew written by Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee, which also included a riddle book and a joke book. (–)

Tales from the Back Pew #1 - Preacher Creature Strikes on Sunday ()
Tales from the Back Pew #2 - Mission Trip Impossible ()
Tales from the Back Pew #3 - Easter Egg Haunt ()
Tales from the Back Pew #4 - Church Summer Cramp ()
Tales from the Back Pew #5 - Walking the Plank To The Baptism Tank ()
Tales from the Back Pew #6 - Vacation Bible Snooze ()
Tales from the Back Pew #7 - Church Harvest Mess-tival ()
Tales from the Back Pew #8 - The Three Wise Guys ()
In the Big Inning Bible Riddles from the Back Pew ()
Bible Knock-Knock Jokes from the Back Pew ()

Animated books

Produced by Weston Woods.^[32] Awarded Notable Children's Videos by American Library Association (ALA)^[33]

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon
The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Foreign language editions

Recordings

The Riddle King Tells His Favorite Riddles, Jokes, Stories, and Songs with Steve Charney, Caedmon (New York, NY),

The Riddle King's Riddle Song: Scholastic Songs with Steve Charney, Scholastic (New York, NY),

Other cassette recordings include These Are the Questions, My Blanket Is the Sky, and Sing Me a Rainbow.

ISBN list of all books

^[2]

Magic Boy, written & illustrated by Mike Thaler LCCN&#;
Clown's Smile written & illustrated by Mike Thaler LCCN&#;
Kings Flower written & illustrated by Mike Thaler LCCN&#;
Penny Pencil written & illustrated by Mike Thaler LCCN&#;*
Moonboy written & illustrated by Mike Thaler LCCN&#;*
The Classic Cartoons Anthology by Mike Thaler & William Cole LCCN&#;
Prince and the Seven Moons by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Ursula Arndt LCCN&#;
Rainbow by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Donald Leake LCCN&#;
My Little Friend by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Arnie Levin LCCN&#;
Smiling Book by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Arnie Levin LCCN&#;
The Staff by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman ISBN&#;
How Far Can a Rubber Band Stretch? by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Joyner ISBN&#;
Magic Letter Riddles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Riddle Riot written & illustrated by Mike Thaler
What Can a Hippopotamus Be? by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Robert Grossman ISBN&#;
Wuzzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Funny Bones written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Soup with Quackers written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
The Square Bear written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler
Very Silly Puzzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler
Dazzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Knock Knocks You've Never Heard Before written by William Cole illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Never Tickle a Turtle written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
There's a Hippopotamus Under My Bed by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Ray Cruz ISBN&#; Dodd, Mead
Chocolate Marshmellowphant Sundae written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Do you Give up? written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Knock Knocks, Most Ever written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Madge's Magic Show by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Carol Nicklaus ISBN&#;
What's up Duck written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Backwords written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Grin and Bear It written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Nose Knows written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Picture Riddles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Screamers written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Steer Wars written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;X
Toucans on Two Cans written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Unicorns on the Cob written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Complete Cootie Book written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Moose is Loose by Mike Thaler, illustrated Toni Goffe ISBN&#;X
My Puppy written by Mike Thaler, Illustrated Madeleine Fishman ISBN&#;ISBN&#;
What Can a Hippopotamus Be? Japanese edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Robert Grossman
Yellow Brick Toad written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
A Hippo Ate the Teacher written by Mike Thaler, Illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#; Dodd, Mead
Moonkey by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Giulio Maestro ISBN&#;
Oinkers Away written by William Cole, illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Catzilla written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Monster Knock Knocks Co-written by William Cole & Mike Thaler, illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Moon and the Balloon by Mike Thaler, illustrated Madeleine Fishman
Owly by Mike Thaler, illustrated by David Wiesner ISBN&#;X
Pacman Riddle and Joke Book written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Paws written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Scared Silly written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Story Puzzles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Its Me, Hippo! by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss ISBN&#;
Stuffed Feet written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;X
Come and Play Hippo by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss ISBN&#;
Cream of Creature From the School Cafeteria by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee ISBN&#; Dodd, Mead
Funny Side Up written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Montgomery Moose's Favorite Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Neal Mcpheeters ISBN&#;
Record: Riddle King tells his favorite Riddles written & illustrated by Mike Thaler LCCN&#;
Clowns Smile re-illustrated by Mike Thaler,& illustrated Tracey Cameron ISBN&#;
Hippo Lemonade by Mike Thaler illustrated by Maxie Chambliss ISBN&#;
King Kong's Underwear written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Upside Down Day by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
Hink Pink Monsters by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Fred Winkowski ISBN&#;
Mr. Banana Head at Home written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Riddle King's Giant book of Jokes, Riddles & Activities written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Riddle King's Jumbo book of Jokes Riddles & Activities written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Riddle King's Super book of Jokes Riddles & Activities written & illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Software: Minescape Riddle Magic by Mike Thaler, software designer Janet Pullen apple
In the Middle of the Puddle by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bruce Degen ISBN&#;
Pack by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Normand Chartier ISBN&#;
Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#; Dodd, Mead
Frankensteins Panty Hose written and illustrated by Mike Thaler ISBN&#;
Riddle King's Camp Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey ISBN&#;
Riddle King's Food Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey ISBN&#;
Riddle King's Pet Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey ISBN&#;
Riddle King's School Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paul Harvey ISBN&#;
You Don't Scare Me by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss ISBN&#;
Mole's New Cap by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Maxie Chambliss ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 1 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fabulous – Teacher's guide level B by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John K. Crum ISBN&#;X
Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 1 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 2 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 3 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fabulous Level B Book 4 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Bill Ogden ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 3 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 4 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fantastic Level A Book 2 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Fantastic- Teachers guide level A by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John K Crum ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Level C Book 1 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Level C book 2 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Level C Book 3 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne ISBN&#;
Phonics Riddles: Phenomenal Level C Book 4 by Mike Thaler, illustrated by John Dearstyne ISBN&#;
Seven Little Hippos by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Owly Japanese edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by David Wieser
Principal from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Bully Brothers Trick the Tooth Fairy by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Bully Brothers: Goblin Halloween by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Cannon the Librarian by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Cassette: Little Riddle Rhymers Mike Thaler, sung by Steve Chairney
Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Camp Rotten Time by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Colossal Fossil by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Rick Brown ISBN&#;
Earth Mirth by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Rick Brown ISBN&#;
Fang the Dentist by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Miss Yonkers Goes Bonkers by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
My Cat is Going to the Dogs by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Never Mail an Elephant by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Uses For Mooses by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Bad Day at Monster Elementary by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
School Nurse from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Bully Brothers: Making the Grade by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
Cassette: The Backwards Song by Mike Thaler, sung by Steve Charney
The Schmo Must Go On by Mike Thaler, illustrated Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Bully Brothers: At the Beach by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
I'm Dracula Who Are You? by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Imagine that! – play of 3 Billy Goats Gruff retold by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Vincent Andriani ISBN&#;
Las Tres Cabras Grunonas retold by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Vincent Andriani ISBN&#;
Love Stinks by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Moving to Mars by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Never Give a Fish an Umbrella by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jerry Smath ISBN&#;
Make your Beds, Bananaheads by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Librarian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Cinderquaker by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dave Clegg ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: Adam and the Apple Turnover by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: Daniel Nice Kitty by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: David and Bubblebath-Sheba by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: David God's Rocks Star by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: Elijah by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: Moses by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: Paul by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heaven & Mirth: Prodigal Son by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Custodian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
La Maestra del Pantano Negro by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
Heaven & Mirth: John the Baptist by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Little Dinosaur by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paige Miglio ISBN&#;
Class from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Class Trip from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Action Heroes of the Bible: The Sermonators by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Heroines of the Bible; God's Fair Ladies by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Prophets of the Bible; God's Anchormen by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Dennis Adler ISBN&#;
Imagination Biography written Mike Thaler, photo's by Sherry Shahan
Class Pet from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Class Election from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
Talent Show from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Bully from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
New Kid from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Science Fair from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Black Lagoon Favorites by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Dentist from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Dentist from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Field Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
School Carnival from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee
Pig Little by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Paige Miglio ISBN&#;
Black Lagoon Adventures Special Edition Books by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Book Fair from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
School Secretary from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Book Fair from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Valentines Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
School Riddles from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Vice Principal from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Little League Team from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
Teacher from Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee Korean Translation Bomulchange Publishing
April Fool's Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;X
Back to School Fright from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Snow Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
The New Year's Eve Sleepover from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales From the Back Pew: Walking the Plank To The Baptism Tank by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: Church Summer Cramp by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: Creature Preacher by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: Easter Egg Haunt by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: Mission Trip Impossible by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Spring Dance from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Thanksgiving Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: Church Harvest Mess-tival by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: In the Big Inning Bible Riddles by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: The Three Wise Guys by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Tales from the Back Pew: Vacation Bible Snooze by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Author Visit from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Book Report from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Slimy Science Kit by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
A Hippo Ate the Teacher- updated edition by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
School Play from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
St. Patrick's Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
th Day of School from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Class Picture Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Earth Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Meatloaf Monster from the School Cafeteria by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Big Game from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Friday the 13th from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Summer Camp from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Sticker Book from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
School from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Black Lagoon Special: Hubie Cool: Super Spy by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Groundhog Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Reading Challenge from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Secret Santa from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Trick or Treat from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Owly by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Qu Wei Chinese edition ISBN&#;
Black Lagoon Special: Hubie Cool: Vampire Hunter by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Pool Party from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;
Black Lagoon Special: Hubie Cool: Super Hero by Mike Thaler, illustrated by ISBN&#;
My Puppy from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, illustrated by Jared Lee ISBN&#;

Cited references

Harpers Bazaar Magazine Dec ^[4] December, issue of Harper's Magazine (p.&#;).

Letterman Television show Library Journal volume pg ^[21]

( vol 22, pg 63 Journal of reading/letterman creator Library Journal ^[36] "Cartoon Monster Riddles Mike Thaler • Illustrations by the author That's when Victor notices that lizards are beginning to appear on various TV shows. in the form of awful puns — from the creator of "Letterman," the popular cartoon character seen on The Electric Company." The Adventures of Letterman

Press Release: Lenora Kaplan/Lynn Cariou of M. Booth & Associates W 34th St., New York, NY confirming Mike chosen to launch the Jell-o Reading Rocket program in Lansing. cc- letter received from Louise Botko, language arts consultant, Minneapolis public schools, NE Broadway, Minneapolis, MN on April 21, to Gerry Bogatz, Jell-O Reading Rocket, 10 N Main St. Yardley, PA regarding March 23, visit to school by Mike Thaler. cc from Gloria Goldberg, Chapter 1 Reading Specialist 27th St School, Milwaukee, WI writes hand written 4 page letter complimenting Mike's visit to Jello Reading Coordinators.

(16) Cincinnati Enquirer, March 18, , Sara Pearce, review of titles in the "Happily Ever After" series, p.&#;C5.^[37]

BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL SOURCES: PERIODICALS Booklist, March 15, , p.&#;; June 1, , Beth Ames Herbert, review of In the Middle of the Puddle, pp.&#;–; September 15, , p.&#;; April 1, , p.&#; Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, January, , p.&#;90; July-August, , Zena Sutherland, review of Owly, p.&#; Junior Bookshelf, February, , p.&#; Kirkus Reviews, February 1, , p.&#; Publishers Weekly, January 27, , p.&#;; December 2, , review of It's Me, Hippo!, p.&#;86; March 8, , p.&#;77; September 20, , p.&#; School Library Journal, December, , p.&#;49; April, , p.&#;72; May, , p.&#;82; March, , p.&#;; November, , p.&#;83; September, , p.&#;; December, , p.&#;80; December, , p.&#;94; August, , p.&#;; November, , p.&#; //enc_linkads

References

^ ^a^b"Mike Thaler Obituary". Retrieved April 1,
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^ ^a^b"Harper's Bazaar". Hearst Corporation. July 1, Retrieved September 23, &#; via Google Books.
^""America's Riddle King" & Children's book author Mike Thaler visits Redoubt". . Retrieved September 23,
^Maughan, Shannon. "Obituary: Mike Thaler". . Retrieved March 28,
^ ^a^b"Arizona Republic from Phoenix, Arizona on January 31, · Page 47". . January 31, Retrieved September 23,
^ ^a^b"West Linn author Mike Thaler's 'Black Lagoon' series (45 books and counting) reaches silver anniversary". . January 24, Retrieved September 23,
^ ^a^b"Scholastic Publisher Jean Feiwel to Receive Curtis Benjamin Award for Creativity - Authorlink". . November 30, Retrieved September 23,
^Curtis, Andrew Maltsev, Derek J. "A Hippopotamus Ate the Teacher - - Book Info". . Retrieved September 23, : CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^"My little friend /". . Retrieved September 23,
^"There is no rhyme for silver /". . Retrieved September 23,
^"Bialosky's Christmas /". . Retrieved September 23,
^"What could a hippopotamus be? /". . Retrieved September 23,
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^"Edith Zornow, 72, Animation Producer For 'Sesame Street'". The New York Times. November 14, Retrieved September 23,
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^"Joan Rivers Presents…The Adventures of Letterman". . September 17, Retrieved September 23,
^Press Release: Lenora Kaplan/Lynn Cariou of M. Booth & Associates W 34th St., New York, NY confirming Mike chosen to launch the Jell-o Reading Rocket program in Lansing.
^letter received from Louise Botko, language arts consultant, Minneapolis public schools, NE Broadway, Minneapolis, MN on April 21, to Gerry Bogatz, Jell-O Reading Rocket, 10 N Main St. Yardley, PA regarding March 23, visit to school by Mike Thaler.
^&#;International Reading Association. (). Children's choices (The Reading Teacher October pg. Newark, DE: Mike Thaler, Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon
^() Children's choices The Reading Teacher, October Journal , pg. 7, Newark, DE Mike Thaler, Custodian from the Black Lagoon
^ ^a^b"IRA Children's Choices Reading List - Book awards". . Retrieved September 23,
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^Cinderella Bigfoot (Happily Ever Laughter) by Mike Thaler. Retrieved September 23,
^International Reading Association. (). Children's choices [Reading list]. Newark, DE: pg.
^Cincinnati Enquirer, March 18, , Sara Pearce, review of titles in the "Happily Ever After" series, p.&#;C5.
^"The teacher from the Black Lagoon&#;: --and more slightly scary stories - Utica Public Library". . Retrieved September 23,
^"The Teacher From the Black Lagoon - Awards & Grants". . Retrieved September 23,
^Ware, Susan (September 23, ). Notable American Women: A Biographical Dictionary Completing the Twentieth Century. Harvard University Press. ISBN&#;. Retrieved September 23, &#; via Google Books.
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^Cincinnati Enquirer, March 18, , Sara Pearce, review of titles in the "Happily Ever After" series, p. C5.