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Book #2 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003
The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon
A student discovers the truth about his mysterious art teacher.
32 pages· 490 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 15 Books
Black Lagoon Books
In order from The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon to The Gym 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.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Black Lagoon Series
15 books · Published 1993–2007
#2
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$3251
The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003
A student discovers the truth about his mysterious art teacher.
#4
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$379
The School Nurse from the Black Lagoon
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995
Uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.
#6
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$379
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?
#11
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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.
#13
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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?
#15
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$379
The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Picture Book · 2005
No book description provided.
#18
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 Principal from the Black Lagoon
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1993
A boy faces the terrifying principal from the Black Lagoon.
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$3251
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.
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$3251
The Custodian from the Black Lagoon
Picture Book · Ages 0–9 · 2001
A mysterious custodian causes chaos beneath the school. Can he be trusted?
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$2707
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?
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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.
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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?
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$1748
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?
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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 order should you read the Black Lagoon books in?
Start with The Art Teacher from the Black Lagoon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #15.
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).
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