Old Bear [Hardcover]

Jane Hissey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Old Bear has been packed away in the attic. But Bramwell Brown misses him! He and the other nursery animals are determined to rescue their friend, and in a series of heroic attempts, they try. Nothing works, until Bramwell remembers the toy airplane and sends Little Bear off on the most heroic adventure of all!

This truly classical and beloved book by Jane Hissey is reintroduced with a new, bright cover that will delight Hissy fans everywhere, and will invite a whole new generation to love this longtime favorite.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K Hissey's artistic talent is worthy of a more substantial story. Utterly adorable and realistic stuffed animals are scruffy and frayed in the superb full-color drawings that flesh-out this slim tale of toys with lives of their own. Bramwell Brown suddenly remembers one day that his good friend Old Bear had been packed off to the attic ``a very long time ago.'' (Why he so suddenly remembered the missing friend remains a mystery.) So Rabbit, Little Bear, and Duck decide to rescue the old fellow. First it's a wobbly tower of blocks, then they climb on each other's shoulders, bounce on the bed, climb a potted plant, and, finally, fly a small wooden airplane up to the trap door in the ceiling. The antics are slightly humorous and the failures perfectly understandable, but the story is slight. Share The Velveteen Rabbit for nursery friendships or the ``Paddington'' series for more believable (and funnier) fantasy. Virginia Opocensky, Lincoln City Libraries, Neb.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (October 27, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399214011
• ISBN-13: 978-0399214011
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one you'll learn by heart, September 17, 2000

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R. Griffiths "bookchoice" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Bear board book (Hardcover)

Every morning our eighteen month old daughter starts the day by exclaiming 'Old Bear!' - the cue that one of us must read it with her without further ado. If it's not left in her cot at night, she often says, 'Oh dear, Old Bear?'. In short this book really wins the toddler vote. Our toddler learnt how to wobble by reading this. She also learnt the meaning of 'sad'. Old bear is a story of lasting friendship, teamwork among stuffed toys, and a daring airborne rescue bid. Contrary to one review, the pictures are not 'sugary-sweet', Our very discerning daughter loves them, and actually, so do I. We have found that we've read the book so often that the words are imprinted in our memories - but amazingly we don't mind. All together now: 'One day the toys were sitting by the window when they remembered their friend Old Bear...'

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Bear, October 18, 2011

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cathy m - See all my reviews

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Old Bear is an excellent board book for the very young child. It is an abridged edition but the story line is the same as
the original story. If your child loves Teddy Bears this is the book for that child. Very cute.

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Bear is a great book for children, June 13, 2011

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G. Denson "greg" (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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Old Bear is a well written children's book with a lot of great illustrations. My little granddaughter reads it over and over. The message is a good one for children, too.