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This time all the kids have to perform in the talent show because mean Mrs. Green says so. Each of the kids has to perform a talent for exactly a minute -- in front of the whole school and their parents! Scary! But when the kids start performing, they realize how much fun it is and how talented they really are.
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
