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Our favourite Jane Hissey stories

I first read Jane Hissey’s Old Bear Stories to my reception class when I was a newly qualified teacher and I have loved her work ever since. The toys that she creates are beautifully illustrated and the adventures that come from familiar playroom situations are amusing and appealing to young children (and lots of adults that I know!). I noticed recently that many of them include cake, biscuits or picnics, also very appealing and familiar to small people!

You can see more of Jane’s books on her website. Here are some of our favourites:

My favourite Jane Hissey story is still Little Bear’s Trousers. It was the first Jane Hissey story that I bought and I have read it to so many children over the years. It really is amazing how many different (and very imaginative) uses the toys find for Little Bear’s trousers.

Little Bear's Trousers - Story Snug

In Jolly Snow the toys kindly try and show Jolly Tall what snow is like. All the familiar characters try to help including the two senior bears Bramwell Brown and Old Bear. It’s a beautiful story portraying kindness and caring.

Jolly Snow (Old Bear) - Story Snug

Ruby, Blue and Blanket is one of Lovereading4kids books of the year for 2013. It is Jane Hissey’s newest book and introduces a new set of characters. We love the ideas that Ruby, Blue and Blanket come up with in their dressing up game and hope that there will be more adventures from this trio.

Ruby, Blue and Blanket - Story Snug

Do you have a favourite Jane Hissey story? We’d love to hear your recommendations in the comments 🙂


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10 responses to “Our favourite Jane Hissey stories”


  1. Lucy Blossom avatar

    My favourite one is Old Bear, and I always love her illustrations.


    1. Catherine avatar

      Jane Hissey’s illustrations are beautiful, she’s one of my favourite illustrators 🙂


  2. fashion-mommy avatar

    I must admit I loved these stories for my little boy too, the illustrations are just wonderful.

    #MMWBH


    1. Catherine avatar

      I love Jane Hissey’s illustrations 🙂


  3. Catriona Stephen avatar

    I absolutely loved these books when I was a child. They’re just so lovely. I hope they’re still in the attic somewhere so I can read them to my little one! 🙂 #MMWBH


    1. Catherine avatar

      They’re timeless aren’t they! I hope you find your copies 🙂


  4. Katie @ Youth Literature Reviews avatar

    I’m not familiar with any of Jane Hissey’s books. Thanks for introducing me to this author on the Kid Lit Blog Hop!


    1. Catherine avatar

      You’re welcome. Jane’s illustrations are beautiful and her stories are so imaginative.


  5. Brittany perez avatar

    Hi I was wondering how to enter win a signed copy of Jane Hissey’s book?

    I do myself enjoy her stories.

    Thank you,
    Britt


    1. Michael Friess avatar
      Michael Friess

      Hi Brittany,
      Sorry for the inconvenience. A little tweak was missing on the server. And neither Santa, the little men, or the Rescue Princesses jumped in.
      It should work now.