He was later joined by other soft toy characters. In 1986 her Old Bear was published, and made it into Booklist's "Editor's Choice" list for children's books for that year; in an earlier starred review, Barbara Elleman praised Hissey's use of perspective, texture, and colours.
He was later joined by other stuffed animal characters. In 1986, her Old Bear was published; it appeared on Booklist's "Editor's Choice" list for children's books that year; in an earlier starred review, Barbara Elleman praised Hissey's viewpoint, texture, and colors.