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        1. Michael Charles Thaler (October 8, – March 23, ) was an American author and illustrator of children's books.
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          Mike Thaler

          American writer and illustrator (1936–2024)

          Michael Charles Thaler (October 8, 1936 – March 23, 2024) was an American author and illustrator of children's books.

          He published over 220 books between 1961 and 2020.[1][2]

          Early life

          Thaler was born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States, the son of Benjamin and Jean Thaler.[3] He graduated in 1955 from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, CA., and subsequently attended the University of California at Los Angeles and the Art Center College of Design, now located in Pasadena, California, majoring in English and Art.[3]

          Career

          In November 1960, Thaler wrote and illustrated a Christmas themed cartoon which he submitted to Harper's Bazaar called The Fallen Star.

          It was published in the December 1960 issue.[4] That same month, he was asked to submit a manuscript for a children's book to Ursula Nordstrom, an editor at Harper and Broth