New Releases by Mike Thaler

It''s another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . . Hubie has heard there''s a new kid in school. His name is Butch Pounder, and he is rumored to be a mean bully! Did Butch really beat up the football team and eat the teacher''s pet at his last school?Hubie thinks he''ll end up in the nurse''s office, when he finally runs into Butch. But, of course, Hubie''s imagination has run away from him again! All Butch wants is a new friend to show him around school, and Hubie is just who he needed!

It''s another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . . There''s a new cafeteria lady at school. Her name is Wanda Belch. Rumour has it that she drives a garbage truck to school. Does Wanda really make a dish called "Roadkill Ravioli?" The students will soon find out!

These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You''ll scream with laughter! Mean Mrs. Green says that everyone has to invent something for the school science fair. But everyone would rather invent a way to get out of it! Hubie can''t decide on what to invent and all of his friends have already started their projects! It comes down to a choice between cloning himself or building a laugh machine. Will his innovation be enough to earn a passing grade, or will mean Mrs. Green have the last laugh?

These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You''ll scream with laughter! Oh, no! It''s the class trip from the Black Lagoon. The kids have no idea where they''re going but they imagine a day full of ferocious animals, maniacal monsters, and scary aerial acrobatics. And their teacher, mean Mrs. Green, is going to quiz them on everything! When the kids stop letting their imaginations run wild they soon realize that they''re going to a very cool zoo. But that won''t change the fact that there''s never a dull moment in the Black Lagoon!

The outrageously funny picture books series from Mike Thaler and Jared Lee are now chapter books! Follow Hubie on his adventures in the Black Lagoon, where rumors can make a student create a monster of any teacher!Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect story for every child who expects big excitement and lots of laughs at the church Easter Egg Hunt. In Easter Egg Haunt it’s Easter and every kid loves Easter with all the chocolate treats, bunnies, and baskets filled with gifts. Will the Easter bunny be ten feet tall? Will it really lay eggs? Our hero hopes they’re not scrambled! Easter Egg Haunt: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great Easter basket gift idea for children ages 4-8

Hubie has planned a fantastic party for his birthday. There''s only one problem- he didn''t know it was on Friday the 13th. Now that''s bad luck! What if nobody shows up? What if nobody brings presents? Hubie better wish for some good luck!

"There''s an Earth Day celebration in store for Mrs. Green''s class, and her students are working on important reports."--Publisher website.

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect Christmas holiday story for every child who is going to be part of his very first church Christmas pageant. In Three Wise Guys, our young hero is heading to church for Christmas pageant rehearsal. The only part in the play he wants is no part. But the Sunday school teacher says he’ll be a wise guy on stage. What can he do to get out of this? Or might this just be another fun adventure? Three Wise Guys: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great Christmas gift idea for children ages 4-8

A young boy has heard scary stories about the school nurse, Miss Hearse, but when he meets her himself, he has a very different impression.

"It''s St. Patrick''s Day and Hubie needs to find something green to wear for the big class parade. Leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, pickles - how can he possibly make a decision with all these great options?" (publisher).

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect story for every child who has gone to a church festival hoping for a little Halloween spirit. In Church Harvest Mess-tival, our hero is disappointed when Mom says he is going to a church festival instead of trick-or-treating. And he has to dress up as a Bible character? How boring is that?! But God is good all the time and things get a little more interesting than expected. Church Harvest Mess-tival: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great gift idea for children ages 4-8

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect story for every child headed to summertime vacation Bible school. In Vacation Bible Snooze, out hero wonders who in his right mind would want to go to school during summer vacation just to study the Bible? But then he realizes that VBS might just be as exciting as some of the great Bible stories he know, so count him in for all the fun! Vacation Bible Snooze: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great gift idea for children ages 4-8

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a clean and kid-friendly joke book that is sure to have young readers laughing! Bible Knock-Knock Jokes from the Back Pew is a collection of knock-knock jokes by America’s own Riddle King, Mike Thaler, and is sure to keep readers of all ages rolling with laughter and eager to share with others, young and old! Bible Knock-Knock Jokes from the Back Pew: Part of the hilarious Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee All jokes are kid-friendly and age appropriate Great gift idea for children ages 4-8

A collection of illustrated riddles and puns based on Biblical stories and figures.

After getting so bundled up that he can hardly move, Hubie tries to enjoy his snow day off from school.

A real author is coming to visit Mrs. Green''s class.

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect story for every child who is getting baptized, or every one who already has been. In Walking the Plank to the Baptism Tank our hero is preparing h for his baptism, but he is unsure of what exactly to expect. He KNOWS and LOVES Jesus but is just not sure about the whole process of the baptism. But Pastor and Mom say not to worry—God has everything covered. Walking the Plank to the Baptism Tank: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great baptism or commitment gift idea for children ages 4-8

From the author and artist of the Tales from the Back Pew series comes a perfect story for every child who is headed to church and Sunday school for the first time and doesn’t know what to expect. In Preacher Creature Strikes on Sunday, Mom is taking our young hero to church on Sunday—for the first time. And he’s heard a lot about church. You have to stand up, sit down, and kneel a hundred times. It’s called being in the service—and the service seems like it’s sooo long! How can anyone survive this? Preacher Creature Strikes on Sunday: Part of the Tales from the Back Pew series Features full-color art by popular artist Jared Lee Kid-friendly and age appropriate humor Great gift idea for children ages 4-8

With everyone excited about baseball tryouts, Hubie hopes that practice and a new mitten nicknamed Grabber will help him make the team.

Want to go on mission trips in jungles with no plumbing and eat at pot lucks where you are the main dish? Laugh along with the creators of the popular Black Lagoon series as they explore possible misconceptions about local mission trips.

It''s summertime and everybody''s going to camp---or is it cramp? Mike Thaler, author of the popular Black Lagoon series, puts his spin on the age-old experience of summer camp.

Everyone has to make a card for Valentine?s Day and give it to someone in your class. First you give a valentine and the next thing you know, you?re married! You?re just not ready for this! Includes grey-scale illustrations and table of contents. Chapter Book: 16 chapters.

At the class Christmas party, everyone has to exchange gifts. It doesnżt sound too bad, but Hubie pulled Pennyżs name out of the hat, so now he has to get a present for a girl! And he doesnżt even have three dollars saved up! Includes grey-scale illustrations and table of contents. Chapter Book: 15 chapters.

A little boy is sent to the principal''s office.

Pig Little spends a day at the beach with his family and returns home happy and tired.

A young boy is late to school and he dreads having to go the office to get a late slip from the school secretary.

Students, beware! Is Mrs. Green really green? Is there really an alligator lurking in the principal''s office? The answers might surprise you. Really! This book contains these Black Lagoon favorites: The Teacher from the Black Lagoon The Principal from the Black Lagoon The Cafeteria Lady From the Black Lagoon The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon.

Hubie wants to be class president, but he and his friend Eric find out that there can be more to a campaign than just having fun.

As he gets ready for a class trip, a boy worries about all the things that might go wrong--but they are nothing to what he experiences the day of the excursion.