Introduces a bear for each letter of the alphabet and describes its special qualities in rhyme.

In Numbears, an equally delightful bunch of bears demonstrates numbers one through twelve: Mikey's built five jolly snowmen; One has a scarf and a vest. He's put a bow tie on another. And snow hats on all of the rest. Michael Hague's warm, detailed paintings complement Kathleen Hague's happy, rhyming texts. Even the youngest of readers will treasure and learn from these two charming concept books.

What if there were video games that weren’t about killing things? The world’s biggest entertainment medium has come under decades of scrutiny because of its violent content. But here’s a little known fact: from the very beginning, non-violent video games have done as much, if not more, to shape the industry than violent ones. The Best Non-Violent Video Games is the first ever guide to the full breath of interactive entertainment. Discover the true variety the medium has to offer and learn how developers constantly find new ways to engage people by challenging their minds, testing their reflexes, and even tugging at the heartstrings. Take a journey through more than three hundred video games, stretching back to the very dawn of the industry and extending right up to modern day indie hits. You’ll learn more about the origins of some of gaming’s biggest franchises, discover underrated gems from developers of all sizes, and perhaps even find some new favorites. Written by a journalist with over 15 years of industry experience and more than 30 years of gaming experience, this guide is for anyone seeking something truly different from the video games space without dealing with guns and gore, or those simply looking for a change of pace.

In Alphabears Kathleen and Michael Hague used twenty-six lovable teddy bears to introduce the letters of the alphabet. In Numbears twelve huggable bears taught the numbers one to twelve. Now the Hagues bring us Calendarbears in which twelve adorable new bears take us on a journey through the year. Kathleen's playful verse introduces a delightful bear for each month, while Michael's sumptuous art brings both bear and season to life. This wonderful evocation of the year will add charm to any nursery bookshelf as each bear makes its way into the hearts of readers of all ages-- whatever the month.

A creative guide to over 5000 alphabet books with activities, games, and projects that can be used with ABC books.

Illus. in full color. A boy and his dog listen to the world around them. "Illustrations are big and simple; the text is in verse form."--School Library Journal.

From once upon a time to happily ever after, these are the fairy tales everyone knows and loves. Here you will find the princess who kisses a frog, the fairy godmother who changes everything, and the ugly duckling who becomes a graceful swan. Master artist Michael Hague has selected and illustrated this enchanting collection, compiled especially for reading aloud with the whole family. Through his luminous paintings, readers will rediscover all the magic of these beloved childhood classics.