These toys were only available in the UK. Her illustrations are unique, using layers of colour pencil to build a more full & finely detailed finished image. This is a wonderful collection of plush toys, based upon the beloved Old Bear stories, by author Jane Hissey. Her tales of adventure and discovery are both heartwarming and fun, captivating the imaginations of children and adults alike. Inspired by a childhood teddy bear given to her by her grandmother, Jane has written and illustrated more than 20 picture books featuring Old Bear. Little Bears Trousers - An Old Bear Story - 1988 - by Jane Hissey - Bear, Toys, Soft cover, Childrens fiction, Illustrations ad vertisement by VintageVoyce Ad vertisement from shop VintageVoyce. Jane continued to nurture her passion through adulthood and studied illustration and design, later becoming an Art teacher and settling down with her husband Ivan and their 3 children Owen, Alison & Ralph. Check out our jane hissey selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our stuffed animals & plushies shops. When she wasn’t doing this she would spend days at a time sitting in her favorite tree, reading the likes of Arthur Ransome and Enid Blyton. Her holidays were spent wandering fields and lanes, conjuring up fantastical worlds with pencil and sketchbook. Award winning animated series based on the books by Jane Hissey. First published in 1986, it later became the inspiration for BAFTA award winning TV series Old Bear Stories.Īs a child growing up in Norfolk, Jane developed a love for writing and drawing. The Toys Jane Hissey Old Bear and Friends Home The Toys The Toys Just click on a character to find out more about Old Bear and all his friends.

Recognized in both publishing and TV, Jane Hissey is best known for her children’s book series Old Bear & Friends.

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