A firm believer that story writing and riddle-making are useful tools for stimulating creative use and awareness of language, award-winning author and illustrator Mike Thaler, known nationally as America's "Riddle King," travels the nation leading teachers and students into the realm of imagination. Mike shares his favorite motto with the people he meets — "The most powerful nation in the world is imagination." Mike has three different programs available:

1. a riddle-making workshop for grades 3–9
2. a story and creative dramatics workshop for grades K–2
3. a creative bookmaking workshop for grades 1–9.

To find out more information about his author visits, you can go to www.mikethaler.com. Please note: There is not time for Mr. Thaler to sign books during half-day programs. Instead, Mr. Thaler creates original and personalized artwork for the school, including a poster for the library, a book mark, a bookplate and an autographed drawing to be copied for each student.

Author's home: Oregon
Suggested audience: Grades K-9
Maximum number of presentations per day: 4
Author's Honorarium: $1,600.00 per day plus expenses

ISBN	Title	Level	Retail Price
(PAPERBACK NOVELS)
0-439-43894-2	The Talent Show From the Black Lagoon	Grades 2-5

 

 

0-439-42927-7The Class Trip From the Black LagoonGrades 2-5

 

 

0-439-55716-XClass Election From the Black LagoonGrades 2-5

 

 

 

 

 

0-439-55717-8Science Fair From the Black LagoonGrades 2-5

 

 

0-590-47917-2The Gym Teacher from the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-590- 45782-9The Principal from the the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.25 0-590-41962-5The Teacher from the the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-590-50312-XThe School Nurse from the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-439-06750-2The School Bus Driver from the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-590-50311-1The Librarian from the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-590-50493-2The Cafeteria Lady from the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-439-18873-3The Music Teacher the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-439-18874-1The Custodian from the Black LagoonGrades 1-2$3.50 0-439-42925-0The Art Teacher from the Black LagoonGrades 1-3$3.50 0-439-43894-2The Talent Show From the Black LagoonGrades 2-5$3.99 0-590-47802-8Bully Brothers at the Beach #2Grades K-3$3.50 0-590-47801-XBully Brothers Making the GradeGrades K-3$3.99 0-439-18874-1Custodian from the Black LagoonGrades 1-4$3.50 0-590-89824-8Happily Ever Laughter #1: Schmoe White and the Seven DorfsGrades 2-4$3.50 0-590-89825-6Happily Ever Laughter #2: Princess and the Pea-AnoGrades 2-4$3.50 0-590-89826-4Happily Ever Laughter #3: Cinderella BigfootGrades 2-4$3.50 0-590-89827-2Happily Ever Laughter #4: Hanzel & PretzelGrades 2-4$3.50 0-590-40697-3Hink Pink Monsters$2.50