Book Series · 15 Books

Black Lagoon Books

In order from The Principal from the Black Lagoon to The Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon.

The Black Lagoon series is a set of 15 picture books by Mike Thaler, published between 1993 and 2007. Written for ages 0–10, most books run about 30 pages.

The Principal from the Black Lagoon
The School Nurse from the Black Lagoon
The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon
The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon
The Custodian from the Black Lagoon
The Class from the Black Lagoon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Principal from the Black Lagoon
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$3251
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1993

The Principal from the Black Lagoon

By Mike Thaler, Jared D. Lee (Illustrator)

A boy faces the terrifying principal from the Black Lagoon.

32 pages· 494 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
$34.22Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: A young boy dreads his trip to the principal's office, only to discover the principal is the infamous "Teacher from the Black Lagoon." Will he survive this monstrous encounter, or is there more to the principal than meets the eye? Dive into this humorous sequel and find out!
The complete set

Black Lagoon Series

15 books · Published 1993–2007

Series
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The Principal from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1993

A boy faces the terrifying principal from the Black Lagoon.

The School Nurse from the Black Lagoon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

Uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.

The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon

Chapter Book · Ages 5–10 · 1998

Is the new cafeteria lady a pirate cook with a garbage truck?

The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1999

A new bus driver takes students on a wild ride to school.

The Custodian from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 0–9 · 2001

A mysterious custodian causes chaos beneath the school. Can he be trusted?

The Class from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 0–9 · 2002

A new teacher faces a class rumored to be monstrous. Can she survive?

The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003

A student discovers the truth about his mysterious art teacher.

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$399

The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

A mysterious class pet sparks wild imaginations and fears.

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$399

The Bully from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A feared bully arrives, but is he really a threat?

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$379

The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · 2005

No book description provided.

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$3251

The Dentist from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2005

A nervous student faces a mysterious dentist visit with wild rumors swirling.

The School Secretary from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Is the school secretary hiding a monstrous secret?

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$3251

The Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2007

A boy faces his fears in a mysterious computer class.

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$1487

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Rumors turn a teacher into a monster. Can Hubie survive his first day?

The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Picture Book · Ages 6–9

A new gym teacher's reputation terrifies Hubie. Can he survive the class?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Black Lagoon series?

There are 15 books in the Black Lagoon series. It began with The Principal from the Black Lagoon in 1993, and the newest book, The Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon, was published in 2007.

What ages are the Black Lagoon books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Black Lagoon book is the longest?

The Bully from the Black Lagoon (Book #13) is the longest book in the series at 844 words (32 pages).

Which Black Lagoon book is the shortest?

The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon (Book #11) is the shortest at 312 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Black Lagoon to life.

01

Mike Thaler

Author
02

Jared D. Lee

Illustrator
03

Jared Lee

Illustrator

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