The Thanksgiving Day from the Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon Adventures #16

by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Don't be a turkey. Come join the parade! November is here and Hubie's class in giving thanks for the things they enjoy football, turkey and vacation. They're even going to have a parade! But how can Hubie be thankful when none of his friends will make a float with him? And how can he eat all of that food for Thanksgiving dinner?

Genres: Thanksgiving, Chapter Books, Childrens, Humor, Holiday, Fiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

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

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's November, and Hubie and his classmates are learning all about Thanksgiving, and they decide to make floats (not the ones with ice cream) to celebrate. Hubie doesn't have a partner, so his mom helps him make a prize winning float. Hubie eats too much on Thanksgiving, but still is eating leftover turkey dishes until the new year. Lot's of floats, riddles, and jokes, about the holiday round out this story.

[Sherri · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first grader enjoyed this book a whole lot more than I did. The cartoons were funny (to her) and just what she needed to encourage her reading. The plot was weak, though. The smattering of Thanksgiving facts that was sprinkled throughout and at the end was redemption enough for me to warrant three stars.

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

DescriptionNovember is here and Hubie's class is giving thanks for the things they enjoy most: football, turkey, and vacation. They're even going to have a parade! But how can Hubie be thankful when none of his friends will make a float with him? And how can he eat all of that food for Thanksgiving dinner?

[Steph Pavlic · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids love the black lagoon series and this thanksgiving addition didn’t disappoint! It was a lot of fun and I love the activities in the back. And the cute lists of what cats and dogs are thankful for. ;)

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's sad that the true events leading up to "Thanksgiving" are glossed over. I didn't really understand what happened until I was well into adulthood.

[Mark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this story with my daughter. Didn’t particularly enjoy the flow of the story or the artwork. Definitely would NOT recommend

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining night time read with kid. Shorter read, but funny.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was funny and I liked the jokes at the end.

[Chloe (Always Booked) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was just okay. I haven't read much of the black lagoon series and this didn't motivate me to. Not memorable at all.

[Cathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a funny middle grade read about Thanksgiving and being thankful. I loved that it was interactive with comic strips, great art, and discussion prompts throughout the book. Actually gave me a few laughs as an adult. Best to read this one aloud. :)

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like it a lot because it talks about thanksgiving

[Emily]

i like this book because it talks about thanksgiving

[William Denny · Rating 3 out of 5]

i got 80% on my accelerated reader reading practice quiz

[Megan Sutphin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book it tells what you should be thankful for its my favorite book ever!!

[Jasmine Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasmine said she read this book on November 14th...lol Mama Dorothy is BEHIND...