Old Bear Minijac

by Jane Hissey

When Old Bear was first published, Parents Magazine said the artwork was so finely detailed you could almost feel the warm, comfortable softness of the toys. Share the warm adventure as Bramwell Brown, Little Bear and Duck finally rescue their friend Old Bear from a box in the attic--with the help of a little toy plane. Full color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399217592
• ISBN13: 9780399217593
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

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.

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...'

Old Bear

From all of the books my perants read to me I have always liked this one the best. Old Bear is filled with adventure and true friendship. It also teaches problem solving and imgination.

My All-time Fave!!!

I have loved this book since I first read it at three. It was the first book besides Cat in the Hat that I read aloud, and at sixteen, I still keep it on my bookshelf, and I love to pull it out and read it! Definitely a book that I am going to pass on to my children. It's all about how true friendship lasts forever...trust me, your kids will love it!!