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The Teacher From The Black Lagoon Paperback – November 1, 1989

by Mike Thaler (Author), Jared Lee (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 724 ratings
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A little boy daydreams about what his new teacher will be like, and is relieved when she's nothing like the horrible monster he imagined
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    490L
  6. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic
  8. Publication date
    November 1, 1989
  9. ISBN-10
    0590419625
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0590419628
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MIKE THALER is an award-winning author and illustrator who has written more than 140 books for children of all ages. He lives in Canby, Oregon, on a Christmas tree farm, with his son and daughterin- law, Matthew and Tina Lee, and his five grandchildren.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic (November 1, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0590419625
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0590419628
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 724 ratings

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Known as America’s Riddle King, Mike Thaler is the author of the popular Black Lagoon books and the Heaven and Mirth series. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and travels nationally, speaking in schools, libraries, and churches.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
724 global ratings
Dark humor at it’s finest
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Dark humor at it’s finest
It’s hard to find a good children’s book with black comedy and this one is a prime example. A kid who’s first day in school is the most unforgettable and unfortunate. Right as class starts, the teacher who turns out to be a fire breathing dragon, begins eliminating her disruptive students...quite literally! From scorching a kid who’s throwing items to devouring a girl who’s chewing gum. All the delight of sick, twisted humor that’s fun to kids and adults. I hope I can find more stories like this!
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M. Dorado
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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What makes this book great is its ability to use humor to address a child's anxieties and misconceptions about their teacher, showing them that reality is not as frightening as their imagination might suggest.
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Deborah
5.0 out of 5 stars as good as I remember
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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My daughter and I enjoyed this she was laughing a lot and it made me feel nostalgic when I used to check these books out at the library has a child
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Gloria
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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Classic book, my kid liked another one from this series and I think he'll enjoy this one as well.
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Collin Snider
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark humor at it’s finest
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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It’s hard to find a good children’s book with black comedy and this one is a prime example. A kid who’s first day in school is the most unforgettable and unfortunate. Right as class starts, the teacher who turns out to be a fire breathing dragon, begins eliminating her disruptive students...quite literally! From scorching a kid who’s throwing items to devouring a girl who’s chewing gum. All the delight of sick, twisted humor that’s fun to kids and adults. I hope I can find more stories like this!
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Collin Snider
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark humor at it’s finest
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
It’s hard to find a good children’s book with black comedy and this one is a prime example. A kid who’s first day in school is the most unforgettable and unfortunate. Right as class starts, the teacher who turns out to be a fire breathing dragon, begins eliminating her disruptive students...quite literally! From scorching a kid who’s throwing items to devouring a girl who’s chewing gum. All the delight of sick, twisted humor that’s fun to kids and adults. I hope I can find more stories like this!
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Grassshopper021
5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
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This book is hilarious! Kids books usually are really tame nowadays, but this one is not. It is not graphic or gory, but it features a teacher who eats students, shoots fire at them and turns them to ash, and she even removes one student's head! There is no blood or anything scary, it is more humorous than anything. The pictures are really fun, the book is amusing all the way through, and it is a really fun read. My son was giggling all through this. I'm 33 and it made me laugh too.
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Cait
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Off To School Read Aloud
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
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Gift item for parents with young children, sharing a favorite read with my children when they were young - - looked forward to re-reading aloud annually as part of our back to school tradition.
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R. Chaney
5.0 out of 5 stars great book, might be frightening for some
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
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I have two kids 3 and 6, who both love this book. My kids love the silly humor, however I can see where some kids may be frightened. It all turns out to be a dream, but the teacher/creature does some slightly scary things to the students. Like I said it all turns out to be a dream and in the end the boy has a great, not scary teacher. Regardless, I still do not read this too close to bed time. Overall, this is a great book, probably for an older child, 6, who is not frightened easily.
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TB
4.0 out of 5 stars My eight-year-old loves this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
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My son loves these books. He’s eight years old and does not enjoy reading, but he will pick this up all on his own.
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Lacey
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE these Books
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2020
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These Books are great and so funny
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サンサン
5.0 out of 5 stars 絵が最高
Reviewed in Japan on June 8, 2008
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470語程度の長さの文章で、児童書なのだが、単語のレベルは結構高めなのもある。handruff, wart, wig辺りは難しいのではないだろうか。

小学生の男の子が、新担任は誰なのかを気にするところからスタートするのだが、連会は結構読めてしまうかもしれない。

しかし、話の展開もさることながら、絵が抜群に面白く、これだけでもかなり笑え、楽しい一冊。
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katie schad
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2019
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Love this book
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Jessica R
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny book
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2013
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Funny book for classroom, students enjoyed the humour and could also relate to the characters' misconceptions
Well-written children's book - ideal for grades 1-3
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