![]() ![]() In fact, some of the pictures (or fragments of pictures) are reproduced more than once, which makes the book look pasted up and hastily packaged. But unlike the author's picture books, in this story book there are disappointingly few illustrations (mostly portraits in Hissey's characteristic careful textures rather than action shots) from the marvelous descriptions of the new adventures, readers familiar with the other books may anticipate illustrations that simply are not included. Each brief, endearing chapter stands on its own, and these chronicles may be sampled in any order. Decorating the doll's house for Christmas brings out the best in all of the stuffed animals, and an early-early spring picnic (with hot water bottle) turns from a restful repast into an exciting ride home. One bear wishes to be wrapped up for Christmas, so he might once again surprise the children who own him another wishes to change his name but finds that the risk of acquiring a new monicker is that no one knows him. Philomel Books, 16.95 (73pp) ISBN 978-2-8 Readers who enjoyed Old Bear and Little Bear's Trousers are granted longer visits with Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, Lucy the rabbit. ![]() She is best known for her series of children's books Old Bear and Friends, which became the basis for a BAFTA award-winning television series Old Bear Stories, episodes of which were released on VHS by Carlton Video. Readers who enjoyed Old Bear and Little Bear's Trousers are granted longer visits with Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, Lucy the rabbit and Duck, and will meet many new friends as well. Jane Hissey (born 1952) is a British author and illustrator of children's books. ![]()
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