In an earlier starred review, Barbara Elleman praised Hissey's use of perspective, texture, and colors. She is best known for her series of children's books Old Bear and Friends, which became the basis for a BAFTA award-winning television series Old Bear Stories, episodes of which were released on VHS by Carlton Video. Her 1986 picture book Old Bear made it into Booklist's 'Editor's Choice' list for children's books for that year. Jane Hissey (born 1952) is a British author and illustrator of children's books. The art medium she uses is coloured pencils, which enables her to accurately record the textures and details that children and adults have come to expect from her highly detailed illustrations. Philomel Books, 1989 - Teddy bears - 76 pages. A childrens book publisher spotted the series of cards and. the twelve wry and witty stories are entertaining and lively. Jane Hisseys nursery world is depicted from a toy-level viewpoint in sumptuously glowing colours with delicate gradations of line and texture to suggest.

During her childhood he was a main focus of her games and then, thirty-two years later, he became the inspiration for her first illustrated book Later her childhood bear was joined by other soft toy characters, which she draws on nearly an everyday basis. Beginning by producing illustration of peoples teddy bears, she moved into greeting card design. She is best known for her series of children's books Old Bear and Friends which became the basis for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award winning television series Old Bear Stories, episodes of which were released on VHS by Carlton Video.

« previous 1 2 3 4 next » sort by « previous 1 2 3 4 next » Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. shelved 8,119 times Showing 30 distinct works. you or someone you know will have heard of and probably loved the story of Old Bear and Friends by Jane Hissey.Jane Hissey was born in Norwich in 1952 and currently lives in East Sussex. Books by Jane Hissey Jane Hissey Average rating 4.26

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