Michael Hague

Michael Hague (1948–2026) was an American illustrator best known for his richly detailed reimaginings of classic children's literature, including The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit, Peter Pan and the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.

Born in Los Angeles to English parents, he trained at the Art Center College of Design and got his start illustrating for Cricket magazine before his 1980 edition of The Wind in the Willows established him as a leading interpreter of children's classics.

He lived and worked in Colorado Springs, Colorado, often collaborating with his wife, author Kathleen Hague, and illustrated more than 100 books over his career.