From Hissey (Ruff, 1994, etc.), a return to the reassuring realm of her familiar stuffed-toy characters, a new low-key...

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From Hissey (Ruff, 1994, etc.), a return to the reassuring realm of her familiar stuffed-toy characters, a new low-key adventure, and the usual tonic of warmth. Parallels to the bedtime fears of children occur in the beginning of the story, as Little Bear hears thumps and whooshing noises in the night. He wakes up Rabbit, and soon Bramweil Bear and Old Bear are among those investigating. They learn that Hoot, a toy owl who lives on top of the bureau, is attempting to retrieve his nest of stray socks. The toys fix him up with a better nest (a knit hat) and Little Bear gets to fly around the room on Hoot's back before Old Bear reminds them all that they need their sleep. The world is set to rights in a story told with old-fashioned formality and politesse, perfectly suited to young children's interests, though on the dull side for older ones. Once again, Hissey's illustrations are prodigious, exquisitely showing off the toys' varied textures and the muted colors of the bedtime setting.

Pub Date: March 1, 1997

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Random

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1997

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