Mike Thaler
Mike Thaler (1936–2024) was an American author and illustrator of children's books, best known as 'America's Riddle King' for his over 220 riddle books and popular series like The Black Lagoon Adventures. He began his career drawing cartoons for adults before transitioning to children's literature with his first book, The Magic Boy, in 1961, and resided in West Linn, Oregon, with his wife Patty.[1][2][3]
Children's Literature
Riddles
Humor
The Custodian from the Black Lagoon
Mission Trip Impossible
St. Patrick's Day From The Black Lagoon
Church Summer Cramp
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Book & CD)
The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon
The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon
The School Secretary from the Black Lagoon
School Nurse from the Black Lagoon
The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon
The Bully Brothers: Making the Grade
Valentine's Day from the Black Lagoon
The Science Fair From The Black Lagoon
The Thanksgiving Day from the Black Lagoon
April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon
How Far Will a Rubber Band Stretch
Custodian From The Black Lagoon
Never Tickle a Turtle: Cartoons, Riddles and Funny Stories
Soup With Quackers: Funny Cartoon Riddles
The Dentist from the Black Lagoon
Pig Little
The Author Visit from the Black Lagoon
The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon
The Spring Dance from the Black Lagoon