The Teacher from the Black Lagoon... and More Slightly Scary Stories (Scholastic Storybook Treasures)

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This animated collection brings together four children’s stories with a slightly spooky twist. Three tales follow Mike Thaler’s “Black Lagoon” series, in which students discover that their feared teachers-Mrs. Green, the librarian, and the gym instructor-are not quite the monsters they imagined. The fourth story, “Shrinking Violet” by Cari Best, follows a shy girl named Violet who must overcome her anxiety when her teacher assigns everyone a role in the school play. Featuring voice work from Jonathan Lipnicki, Alexander Gould, and Calista Flockhart, these stories blend humor with gentle scares perfect for young viewers.

Released in 2003 by Weston Woods Studios as part of the Scholastic Storybook Treasures series, this DVD contains all four stories on a single disc with a runtime of eight minutes. The package includes interviews with author Mike Thaler and illustrator Jared Lee, plus read-along and discussion questions to extend the learning experience. Grab this used copy and enjoy classic children’s literature adapted for the screen at a fraction of retail cost.