Hoot
- 36 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Little Bear hears a noise in the middle of the night, and when he and the other toys go to investigate, they make a new friend. Suggested level: junior.
Jane Hissey Books
January 1, 1952
Jane Hissey is celebrated for her beloved Old Bear & Friends series, which delves into themes of adventure and discovery. Her distinctive illustrations, built with layers of colored pencil to achieve finely detailed images, captivate the imaginations of both children and adults. Drawing inspiration from a childhood teddy bear, Hissey crafts heartwarming and fun tales that resonate with enduring charm.
The Old Bear Collection
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Four miniature editions of the picture books Old Bear, Little Bear's Trousers, Little Bear Lost and Jolly Tall in a boxed gift set. The brand new hardback editions of the classic stories feature abridged texts and revitalised full color illustrations.
'One, two, three, four' counts Old Bear as the toys begin to play hide-and-seek. But Little Bear hides himself so well that he completely disappears Can Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, Rabbit and Duck find Little Bear if the search the house from top to bottom, or is he well and truly lost?
Old Bear Stories
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A beautifully-illustrated classic picture book treasury from popular author-illustrator Jane Hissey featuring five of her most-loved stories. Where have Little Bear's missing red trousers gone? Can the toys rescue Old Bear from the attic? Will Jolly Tall ever get to see winter snowflakes? And just what is inside the mysterious box in the playroom? This paperback edition consists of Old Bear, Little Bear's Trousers, Little Bear Lost, Jolly Tall and Jolly Snow and is perfect for bedtime reading.
Old Bear
- 30 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A long time ago, Old Bear was packed away in a cardboard box and taken to the attic. Now the day of his rescue has come. But how to find a way up to the attic door? Bramwell Brown, Little Bear, Duck and Rabbit try everything, from jumping on a bed to climbing a not-so-steady tower of blocks, to no avail. Then Duck stumbles upon an idea, and up Little Bear and Rabbit fly in their toy plane--to the rescue! Finally, even the youngest reader can cuddle up to everyone's favorite fuzzy companion in this enchanting new board book, featuring warm, finely detailed illustrations of nursery animals that look real enough to jump into a child's arms. In Old Bear, Jane Hissey has created a timeless story for the very young--or anyone with an old bear in their life.
Ruff
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Old Bear and the toys find a friendly dog outside their door who has no name, no home and worst of all has never had a birthday So the toys decide to put things right and have the most special birthday celebration there's ever been.
Splash
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Old Bear and his friends take a trip to the seaside! While the other toys play in the sand, Little Bear goes to sea in a bucket and makes a brand new friend - Splash the baby seal. Full of stunning illustrations that burst off the pages in a riot of fun and movement. An absolutely wonderful gift book for Old Bear fans old and new.
A collection of stories featuring Old Bear and other characters from Jane Hissey's previous books, Old Bear, Little Bear's Trousers and Little Bear Lost. New characters include Katie Camel and Henry Isaiah, so called because he had one eye higher than the other.
Little Bear and the Silver Star
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
It’s Christmas Eve and Old Bear and the other toys are decorating the Christmas tree. But where is the silver star to on the top?Little Bear sets off on a thrilling, night-time adventure to find the lost star, but who will help him, and will he get back in time for Christmas?
