Teddy Bears' Mother Goose [Hardcover]

Michael Hague (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

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.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Old Mother Goose bears another look in this collection of favorites by acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague. Hague has taken 55 Mother Goose classics and turned them into bear-y tales! Suddenly it's "Rub-a-dub-dub, / Three bears in a tub..." and "There was a crooked bear, / And he went a crooked mile...." Illustrated throughout with bears, bears, and more bears, Teddy Bears' Mother Goose is a charming twist on a childhood standard. Kids familiar with "Little Miss Muffet," "The Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe," and "Hush-a-bye Baby" will giggle to see teddy bears in the starring roles instead. Cozy illustrations in pen, ink, watercolor, and pencil invite young readers to curl up with a favorite teddy bear or two for a read-aloud evening. Fans of Hague's many picture books, including The Velveteen Rabbit and The Wind in the Willows will be thrilled to add another title to their collection. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

The bears in Michael Hague's The Teddy Bears' Picnic are back for Teddy Bears' Mother Goose. Some of the rhymes are changed accordingly, as in "Hush-a-bye, teddy..." and "There was an old bear who lived in a shoe...," and Hague draws most of the bears as children.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805038213
• ISBN-13: 978-0805038217
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,413,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SURE TO BE A FAVORITE!, February 23, 2001

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This review is from: Teddy Bears' Mother Goose (Hardcover)

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