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.
Later, other stuffed animal characters were included. In 1986, her Old Bear was published and 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.