Mike Thaler





Mike Thaler

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October 08, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, The United States

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Mike Thaler, born in Los Angeles, started his professional career drawing cartoons for adults. A children's book editor saw one of his cartoon stories in a national magazine and encouraged Mike to try writing for children. His first attempt met with success, and "The Magic Boy" was published in 1961.

Mike has produced over 220 published books and is known as “America’s Riddle King.” He has also been called “The Court Jester of Children’s Literature.”

Mike Thaler lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Patty. He gladly welcomes all invitations to do church and school programs, and other book events.

Mike travels each year throughout the world helping children and teachers create their own stories, riddles, and books. He writes and teaches with...more


Average rating: 3.98 · 5,658 ratings · 392 reviews · 158 distinct works
The Teacher from the Black ...
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4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 2,046 ratings — published 1989 — 12 editions
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The Librarian from the Blac...
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3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 415 ratings — published 1948 — 10 editions
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The Substitute Teacher from...
3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 266 ratings4 editions
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The Gym Teacher From The Bl...
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3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 266 ratings — published 1994 — 6 editions
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The Principal from the Blac...
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3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 223 ratings — published 1993 — 7 editions
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The School Nurse from the B...
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4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 186 ratings — published 1995 — 5 editions
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The Cafeteria Lady from the...
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3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 167 ratings — published 1998 — 6 editions
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The Music Teacher from the ...
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3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 161 ratings — published 2000 — 6 editions
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The School Bus Driver from ...
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4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 133 ratings — published 1999 — 4 editions
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The Bully From the Black La...
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4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 119 ratings — published 2004 — 5 editions
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More books by Mike Thaler…
The Teacher from the Black ... The Principal from the Blac... The Gym Teacher From The Bl... The School Nurse from the B... The Librarian from the Blac... The Cafeteria Lady from the... The School Bus Driver from ...
Black Lagoon (20 books)
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3.9997798326728313 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 4,542 ratings
The Class Trip from the Bla... The Talent Show from the Bl... The Class Election from the... The Science Fair from the B... Halloween Party From The Bl... The Field Day from the Blac...
Black Lagoon Adventures (17 books)
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3.970230040595399 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 739 ratings
Church Summer Cramp In the Big Inning... Bible ... Bible Knock-Knock Jokes fro... Walking the Plank to the Ba... The Three Wise Guys Church Harvest Mess-Tival Vacation Bible Snooze
Tales from the Back Pew (10 books)
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3.6379310344827585 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 58 ratings

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