The New Puppy from the Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon Adventures #33

by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee (Illustrations)

This book shows how Hubie first meets his dog, Tailspin. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

Genres: Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

Published December 15, 2019

About the author

Mike Thaler, born in Los Angeles, started his professional career drawing cartoons for adults. A children's book editor saw one of his cartoon stories in a national magazine and encouraged Mike to try writing for children. His first attempt met with success, and "The Magic Boy" was published in 1961.

Mike has produced over 220 published books and is known as “America’s Riddle King.” He has also been called “The Court Jester of Children’s Literature.”

Mike Thaler lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Patty. He gladly welcomes all invitations to do church and school programs, and other book events.

Mike travels each year throughout the world helping children and teachers create their own stories, riddles, and books. He writes and teaches with creativity, inspiring his audiences with a love of language.

--from the author's website

Reviews

[Alaina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hilarious and very fun to read. I think other 7 year olds should read this. My most favorite part was when Hubie’s mom said “Tailspin needs his dog license.” and Hubie said... “Dogs cant drive!”

[shalea :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm so mature 😂😂 This was so cute though.

[Prim Seventeien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun to read. It was also hilarious and enjoyable.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love this one - very adorable

(Kids are 8 1/2)

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

So funny Recommended even if your way older read it

[Hannah Wells · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved these as a kid. Found one from my old classroom library. So cute.

[wildct2003 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming book