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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]

Los Angeles, California, USA Oct 8, 1936 Wikipedia Website
Children's Literature Riddles Humor
The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon
The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon
2012
 The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon
The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon
2014
 The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon
The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon
2014
 The Schmo Must Go on (Funny Firsts)
The Schmo Must Go on (Funny Firsts)
1994
 The clown's smile
The clown's smile
1986
 Librarian from the Black Lagoon
Librarian from the Black Lagoon
2011
 The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon
1971
 Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon
2011
 The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon
The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon
2000
 Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon
2011
 The Bully from the Black Lagoon
The Bully from the Black Lagoon
2012
 The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon
The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon
2000
 Principal from the Black Lagoon
Principal from the Black Lagoon
1971
 The Field Day from the Black Lagoon
The Field Day from the Black Lagoon
2000