Books with author Jane Hissey

An enchanting collection of four classic books to treasure—all featuring Old Bear and his playroom friends. The beautifully boxed collection includes: Little Bear's Trousers: Oh, where oh where could Little Bear's trousers be? First Camel thought they'd make warmers for her hump, then she gave them to Sailor to use as sails. And then . . . Little Bear goes on a merry search before recovering his treasured garment—but the day has a sweet finale! Jolly Tall: What's inside the big, big box that's arrived? Could it be treasure? Old Bear, Little Bear, and Rabbit solve the mystery—and find something better than treasure: a furry new friend! Little Bear Lost: Playing hide and seek is fun—but now the game's done and all the toys have been found . . . except Little Bear. Where could he be hiding? Old Bear: Once long ago, Bramwell Brown saw his good friend Old Bear packed away in a box in the attic. Now, Bramwell knows the time has come to find his forgotten friend. So he and the other toys plan a rescue mission. And it's three, two, one, GO!

The original classic children's story about a bear and his best friends, now in its 35th year! Once, long ago, Bramwell Brown saw the much-loved Old Bear packed away in a box in the attic. Now, Bramwell knows the time has come to find his forgotten friend and save him from becoming lonelier and lonelier. So, with the help of Little Bear, Duck, Rabbit, and the other toys, he plans a rescue mission. And it's three, two, one, off they go! Jane Hissey’s enchanting picture book about a very special day makes a perfect bedtime story.

Christmas won’t be Christmas unless Little Bear can find the silver star. Celebrate with this magical holiday story in the bestselling Old Bear series, written by award-winning author/illustrator, Jane Hissey. It’s nearly Christmas, and Old Bear and the other toys are putting the finishing touches on the tree. But something’s missing: the shining silver star that always goes on top. And time is running out before Father Christmas arrives! Little Bear is so worried that he wakes up in the middle of the night and climbs into the attic to find it. Then an open window, a gust of wind, and the sight of newly fallen snow send him off on a wintry adventure . . . and he drops the star. It looks as if they won’t have the most important decoration after all—until someone special saves the day.

The beloved toys from Jane Hissey’s Old Bear series are back in this new and beautifully illustrated collection of stories to share all year long. From decorating the dollhouse for Christmas, to enjoying a seaside holiday during the hot summer, to creating an unfrightening jack-o-lantern for Halloween, these sweet animal tales and poems are perfect for bedtime reading.

"Ruby, Blanket, and Blue were planning a game. 'Let's play dress-up, so we don't look the same.'" But Ruby doesn't know what to be: a cowboy? Witch? Ghost? Fortunately, with Blanket's help she realizes: "I can wear anything! I can be what I wish—A pirate princess or a unicorn fish!" Jane Hissey's delightful story celebrates the power of children's boundless imagination.

Happy 30th birthday, Old Bear! To celebrate the anniversary in style, Jane Hissey has created an entirely new adventure featuring her beloved character for the first time in 13 years—and it’s filled with her customary charm, humor, and beautiful illustrations. All the toys, along with their new friend Elsie the Elephant, are very busy preparing a special party for Old Bear. Elsie’s especially excited about her gift for him: a painted umbrella. But when they go out to the garden, a gust of wind blows Elsie and her umbrella up, up, and away! Who will rescue her?