Jane Hissey

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  • Bibliography:
    28 Books
  • First Book:
    October 1986
  • Latest Book:
    November 2021
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Book List in Order: 28 titles

  • Old Bear

    Old Bear has been up in the attic for a very long time, but he hasn't been forgotten. Bramwell Brown and his friends Little Bear, Duck, and Rabbit attempt to rescue Old Bear from the attic and bring him safely back home. A beautifully-illustrated cla...

  • Little Bear's Trousers

  • Old Bear Tales

  • Best Friends

  • Little Lost Bear

  • Old Bear Birthday Book

  • Jollytall

  • Ruff

  • Hoot

    Who-o-o's that in the nursery?  It's Hoot, a welcome addition to Jane Hissey's charming stuffed menagerie. When Little Bear is frightened by a strange noise, he and the other animals get up to investigate. What they find is a new nocturnal friend--...



  • Old Bear's Surprise Painting

    Old Bear and all the nursery animals are spending a fun day painting bright pictures filled with spots, wavy lines, stripes, and more in this charming picture book featuring the author's irresistible characters....

  • Little Bears ABC and 123

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  • Jolly Tall

    When a strange package arrives in the nursery, everyone is puzzled. What on earth could it be? Little Bear is sure it's full of treasure, but Duck has his doubts. 'It's probably empty,' he grumbles. But when the box speaks, it is clear that something...

  • Little Bear Lost

    '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 they search the house from top ...

  • Little Bear's Bedtime

    Night has come, it's time to put the toys away -- and for Little Bear to go to sleep. Come along as he gets ready, bathing, brushing, and putting on his cozy pj's. Just one bedtime story, a tight hug, and sweet dreams, Little Bear! Little ones will c...

  • Little Bear's Day

    Good morning, Little Bear -- wake up sleepyhead! Follow busy Little Bear from the time he gets out of bed till he's ready for his afternoon nap. Along the way, he plays, he paints, and he has a happy day. Children will love the magical nursery world ...

  • Old Bear Stories

  • Ruby and the Naughty Cats

    Whenever Ruby and her friends start to play, five NAUGHTY kittens get in the way They ruin a race, mess up the clothes, and follow Ruby, Blue, and Blanket wherever they go. Then Blanket comes up with a bright idea: "it will be less fuss, if we ju...

  • Ruby, Blue and Blanket

    Brand new picture book from much-loved author/illustrator Jane Hissey. Ruby, Blue and Blanket are playing dressing up, but Ruby doesn't know what to be; a cowboy, a witch or a ghost in a sheet? 'I just can't decide ' she cries. Luckily Blanket's idea...

  • The Boat Race and Little Bear's Dragon

    In The Boat Race, the toys build their own boats and have a race along the stream. But things don't go to plan when Little Bear's boat gets caught by a gust of wind ...In Little Bear's Dragon the toys come across a fearsome dragon sleeping in the pla...



  • Splash

    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 ...

  • Little Bear's Numbers

    TODDLERS LOVE LEARNING WITH LITTLE BEAR!

    Only 1 lonely sock; 2 skis on Rabbit's feet; 3 bears -- and 3 naughty toys jumping on the bed. You can count on Little Bear to help kids learn their numbers -- al...

  • The Old Bear Collection

    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? Fi...

  • Jolly Snow

    It's winter, and Jolly Tall the giraffe can't wait to see snowflakes for the very first time! But there's just one problem: it's not cold enough outside for real snow. He's so disappointed -- until Old Bear and his friends figure out a clever way to ...

  • Happy Birthday, Old Bear

    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 b...

  • Old Bear's Bedtime Stories

    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 ...

  • Little Bear and the Silver Star

  • Little Bear's Christmas Fun Book

    This Christmas-themed activity book from acclaimed, BAFTA award-winning author-illustrator Jane Hissey features the beloved characters from the Old Bear series. Join Little Bear and all his friends for lots of fun Christmas activities, including:...

  • Little Bear's Alphabet

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    TODDLERS LOVE LEARNING WITH LITTLE BEAR!

    A is for ANIMALS. B is for BOX. C is for the CAKE Bramwell is CUTTING for CAMEL. Little Bear and his friends make learning letters fun!...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jane Hissey has published 28 books.

Jane Hissey does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Little Bear's Christmas Fun Book, was published in November 2021.

The first book by Jane Hissey, Old Bear, was published in October 1986.

No. Jane Hissey does not write books in series.
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