In "The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon" by Mike Thaler, students are filled with trepidation as they imagine what their new school bus driver might be like. They conjure up wild and exaggerated images of a frightening figure, drawing on their fears and their vivid imaginations. As the story unfolds, the reality of the driver is revealed, contrasting sharply with the kids' preconceived notions. Ultimately, the tale combines humor and imagination, illustrating themes of fear, misunderstanding, and the unexpected joys of getting to know someone beyond first impressions. It’s a delightful exploration of how perceptions can be far from reality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called From the Black Lagoon .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Turtleback Books .

Lucille Colandro has written many books for children including the There Was An Old Lady series illustrated by Jared Lee. Jared Lee has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers. He has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and others. He lives in Ohio with his wife and a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, ducks, and a few unknown creatures. Mike Thaler was born in Los Angeles in 1936. After moving to New York City, he started his professional career drawing cartoons for adults in 1960. A children's book editor saw one of these cartoons and encouraged Mike to write for children. Since then, Mike has written over 140 children s books and has become known as America s Riddle King. Mike says that writing and riddles are a powerful way to stimulate a child s interest in learning and creating. He is an award-winning author and illustrator and has been called one of the most creative people in children s literature. Mike currently lives in Canby, Oregon. Jared Lee has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers. He has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and others. He lives in Ohio with his wife and a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, ducks, and a few unknown creatures. "