Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #389338 in Books
• Published on: 1986-10-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

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.

Customer Reviews

This is one you'll learn by heart
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...'

Stuffed Toys To the Rescue
One day, Bramwell Brown remembers his friend Old Bear who was put away in the attic. Bramwell and the other stuffed animals decide to get him back.

What follows is a series of failed attempts to reach the attic until finally one succeeds and the toys are united.

I like this story because it does show the process of thinking through a problem as well as perseverance (even when Duck thinks there is no hope). As with many children's books there are a few logic problems, but overall it reads very well.

Look for the other Little Bear stories as well.

Beautifully Illustrated and Warm Story of Friendship
From the first day I brought this book home, my daughter has loved it. "Old Bear" was one of the first phrases she said. This book teaches that by trying new ideas and working together, you can accomplish anything. It's a wonderful life lesson for toddlers, with captivating drawings and warm, loveable characters. I would highly recommend this book, along with any others by Jane Hissey, to all parents.