Age Range: 5 +
We all believe that our childhood toys are real and this is the question that The Velveteen Rabbit struggles with, how can he truly become real? Any child (or adult) with a special toy can relate to this magical story and this beautiful, newly illustrated hardback would make a wonderful Christmas gift.…
Age Range: 2 to 7
The Story: This is the first in a popular series of books about Lily and her beloved Blue Kangaroo. In this tale, Lily is bought a number of new toys by visiting friends and relatives.…
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!).…
Age Range: 3 to 7
I love the way that Jane Hissey’s adorable characters try to help Jolly Tall, the giraffe, understand what snow is. Little Bear, Zebra and Rabbit do their best to help their friend with the support of the two more senior members of the playroom, Old Bear and Bramwell.…
Age Range: 3 to 6
I love Old Bear and his friends so I was very excited to hear that Jane Hissey had written and illustrated a new book with new characters.
The Story: Ruby (a mouse), Blue (a rabbit) and Blanket (a horse) decide to dress up and the best costume will win a prize.…
Age Range: 3 to 7
That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown is a favourite story here, my daughter finds Queen Gloriana’s behaviour seemingly un-queenlike! In our house this is a particularly well read bedtime story, one of those that my daughter often chooses when she’s tired and wants to spend time with comforting, familiar characters.…
Age range: 3+
The Story: Little Bear wakes up and he can’t find his trousers. Throughout the story we meet his friends in the playroom who have borrowed them and used them in various different ways. Finally Little Bear finds his trousers but they need a wash before he can wear them again.…
Age range: 2 to 4
The Story: Pip has a new scooter and he can do tricks with it. When Posy takes Pip’s scooter without asking she gets hurt. Pip is upset but he forgives her, helps to sort out her cut knees and they are soon friends again.…