Old Bear and Friends

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The front cover of the first Old Bear book Oldbear.jpg
The front cover of the first Old Bear book

Old Bear and Friends is a popular series of children's books written by British author and illustrator Jane Hissey. The books became the basis for a BAFTA award-winning television series Old Bear Stories .

Contents

Plot

The animals in the playroom have remembered that Old Bear disappeared long ago. He was put into the attic to protect him from the children's rough play, and with the children being older now, the animals rescue him and bring him back down to the playroom. He becomes the most respected toy and guides the others in their many adventures. Splash, published in 2003, was the first book where the toys leave the house and garden.

Characters

The books

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References

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  2. "About Old Bear | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  3. "Bramwell Brown | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  4. "Duck | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  5. "Rabbit | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  6. "Little Bear | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  7. "Dog and Cat | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  8. "Dog and Cat | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  9. "Camel | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  10. "Zebra | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  11. "Sailor | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  12. "Jolly Tall | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  13. "Hoot | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  14. "Ruff | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  15. "Ruby, Blue and Blanket (And the Naughty Cats) | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  16. "Ruby, Blue and Blanket (And the Naughty Cats) | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  17. "Ruby, Blue and Blanket (And the Naughty Cats) | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  18. "Ruby, Blue and Blanket (And the Naughty Cats) | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  19. "Splash | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".
  20. "Elsie | Jane Hissey | Old Bear and Friends".