Teddy Bears' Mother Goose

By Michael Hague

Book Overview

A collection of favorite Mother Goose rhymes, each featuring Michael Hague's irresistable teddy bears. Mother Goose poems have delighted countless generations with their captivating rhythms and playful rhymes. The charm and urance of these classic poems inspired master illustrator Michael Hague to create Teddy Bears' Mother Goose . One of the most beloved children's book artists of our time, Michael Hague has won the hearts of millions of children and adults alike with his irresistible paintings. From "Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Three Bears in a Tub" to "Diddle Diddle Dumpling, My Bear John" and "Little Bear Blue," Michael Hague has selected his favorite nursery rhymes and illustrated them with the loving detail that is his hallmark.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805038213
• ISBN13: 9780805038217
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

SURE TO BE A FAVORITE!

Los Angeles born artist Michael Hague has won the hearts of countless children and parents with his warm, fanciful illustrations of such popular books for young readers as "The Wind In The Willows," "The Velveteen Rabbit," and "The Secret Garden." Crediting much of his early inspiration to Disney characters, Mr. Hague has said he decided to become an artist after watching the Mickey Mouse Club on television. It is true that one finds vivacity in the paintings of both artists, but Mr. Hague remains very much an original as is seen in the delightful "Teddy Bears' Mother Goose." Beginning with the kindly, plump Mother Goose bear in bonnet and nose specs, we meet the old bear who lives in a shoe with "so many cubs she didn't know what to do." Peter pumpkins eater's wife waves contentedly from her pumpkin shell, and Little Bear Blue, with mouth fallen open, snoozes in the haystack. The height of comic art is reached with a pathetically slim Jack Sprat bear and his overfed wife. It's impossible to choose a favorite among these traditional rhymes sparkling with uniquely lovable illustrations, which simply means that this is a book that will be enjoyed over and over again