Michael Hague
(1948 - 0)
Michael Hague (born September 8, 1948) is an American illustrator, primarily of children’s fantasy books. He is married to Kathleen Hague.
Among the books he has illustrated are classics such as The Wind in the Willows (1980), and The Wizard of Oz (2000), and The Hobbit (1961), as well as the stories of Hans Christian Andersen.
Hague is renowned for the intricate and realistic detail he brings to his work, and the rich colors he chooses.
Bibliography
The Reluctant Dragon (1983)
The boy is anxious for the dragon to prove himself, but the Dragon is no more interested in fighting than is St. George. The story tells how they manage to settle affairs.
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The Return of the King (1981)
In part three of The Lord of the Rings, the final battle between the West and Sauron takes place as Bilbo nears the crack on Mount Doom.
Rootabaga Stories - Part One (1988)
Fairy tales as American as the Iowa cornfields.
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Rootabaga Stories - Part Two (1989)
American fairy tales including how the Huckabuck family raised popcorn in Nebraska.
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The Seasons with V. B. Bird (1980)
The Very Blue Bird is the postman for the town of Woodseyville.
The Secret Garden (1986)
Mary is orphaned and sent home from India to her uncle’s estate. When she discovers Colin, their two tempers flare until they discover the garden and work with Dickon to bring it back to life.
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Sleep, Baby, Sleep (1994)
A collection of going-to-sleep songs and poems.
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South Pacific (1992)
Adapted from the Broadway musical, this book tells the story of Nellie and Emile, Joe and Liat.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle (1997)
This is the story of how Dr. Dolittle learned to speak with the animals and went to Africa to cure the monkeys. In this special edition, some language which was considered offensive has been altered to be more in keeping with the author’s intentions.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (2000)
Once there were four bunnies, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. Peter disobeys his mother and goes into Mr. McGregor’s garden.
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Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear (1993)
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around.
A classic action rhyme.
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Teddy Bears’ Mother Goose (2001)
A nursery rhyme book featuring teddy bears.
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The Teddy Bears’ Picnic (1992)
This popular song was written by Jimmy Kennedy in 1932 to music by John Walter Bratton originally written in 1902. It has been recorded by many artists, including Bing Crosby.
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Ten Little Bears (1999)
A counting rhyme featuring teddy bears.
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Tolkien’s World (1992)
A group of artists contribute paintings that illustrate passages from J. R. R. Tolkien’s works.
Various
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (1992)
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,
How I Wonder What You Are.
This edition includes a glow-in-the-dark poster.
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The Two Towers (1999)
In volume two of The Lord of the Rings, the fellowship is sundered. Frodo, Sam and Gollum to Mordor, Merry and Pippin to Isengard and Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli to Rohan.
The Unicorn Alphabet (1989)
Unicorns introduce the alphabet.
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The Unicorn and the Lake (1982)
The unicorn heals the waters of the lake so the animals can safely drink from it again.
A Unicorn Journal (1990)
A blank book with illustrations of unicorns.
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