Donald Bisset facts for kids
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Donald Bisset
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Donald Harold Gunn Bisset
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Donald Bisset (born August 30, 1910 – died August 10, 1995) was a talented English person. He was known for two main things: being an actor and writing wonderful stories for children. He even drew many of the pictures for his books himself! His stories were so popular that they have been translated into 16 different languages around the world.
Who Was Donald Bisset?
Donald Bisset was born in Brentford, England. From a young age, he showed a love for storytelling and performing. He grew up to become a well-known figure in both acting and children's literature.
His Acting Career
Donald Bisset had a long career as an actor. He appeared in many films and television shows. He often played supporting roles, meaning he helped tell the story alongside the main characters.
Some of the movies he was in include:
- Murder in the Cathedral (1951)
- The Brain Machine (1955)
- The Battle of the Sexes (1960)
- Carry On Again Doctor (1969)
- Warlords of Atlantis (1978)
- Ragtime (1981)
His Children's Books
Donald Bisset is perhaps best known for his amazing children's stories. He wrote many books, and often illustrated them with his own drawings. His stories were full of imagination and fun characters.
Some of his popular book series and characters include:
- Anytime Stories: This was his first book, published in 1954. It was a collection of short, imaginative tales.
- Yak the Yeti: Many of his stories featured a friendly yeti named Yak. Yak had many adventures, like finding a painted cave or a buried treasure.
- Tiger Stories:' He also wrote about a tiger, often with funny titles like Talks With a Tiger and Oh Dear', said Tiger.
- Snakey Boo: Another beloved character was Snakey Boo, who appeared in books like The Joyous Adventures of Snakey Boo.
His books were loved by children all over the world. They taught lessons in a gentle way and sparked imagination. He wrote stories that could be read "anytime" and "some time," making them timeless classics for young readers.
- Anytime Stories, illus. by the author. London, Faber & Faber, 1954
- Some Time Stories, illus. by the author. London, Methuen & Co., 1957
- Next Time Stories, illus. by the author. London, Methuen & Co., 1959
- This Time Stories, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1961
- Another Time Stories, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1963
- Little Bear's Pony, illus. Shirley Hughes. London, Benn, 1966
- Hullo Lucy, illus. Gillian Kenny. London, Benn, 1967; as Hello Lucy!, Ernest Benn, 1969
- Talks With a Tiger, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1967
- Kangaroo Tennis, illus. B. S. Biro. London, Benn, 1968
- Benjie the Circus Dog, illus. Val Biro. London, Benn, 1969
- Nothing, illus. by the author. London, Benn, 1969
- Upside Down Land. Moscow, Progress Publishers, 1969
- Time and Again Stories (selection of stories from Some Time Stories and This Time Stories), illus. by the author. London, London, Methuen, 1970
- Barcha the Tiger, illus. Derek Collard. London, Benn, 1971
- Tiger Wants More, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1971; as Ogg, illus. Amelia Rosato. Oxford University Press, 1987
- Yak and the Painted Cave, illus. Lorraine Calaora. London, Methuen, 1971
- Yak and the Sea Shell, illus. Lorraine Calaora. London, Methuen, 1971
- Yak and the Buried Treasure (from an idea by Susan Rutherford), illus. Lorraine Calaora. London, Methuen, 1972
- Yak and the Ice Cream, illus. Lorraine Calaora. London, Methuen, 1972
- Father Tingtang's Journey, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1973
- Jenny Hopalong, illus. Derek Collard. Tonbridge & London, Benn, 1973
- Yak Goes Home, illus. Lorraine Calaora. London, Methuen, 1973
- The Adventures of Mandy Duck, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1974
- The Happy Horse, illus. David Sharpe. London, Benn, 1974
- Hazy Mountain, illus. Shirley Hughes. Harmondsworth, Kestrel Books, 1975
- 'Oh Dear', said Tiger, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1975
- Paws with Numbers, with Michael Morris, illus. Tony Hutchings. Maidenhead, Berks., Intercontinental Books, 1976
- Paws with Shapes, illus. Tony Hutchings. Maidenhead, Berks., Intercontinental Books, 1976
- The Lost Birthday, illus. by the author. Moscow, Progress Publishers, 1976
- Journey to the Jungle, illus. by the author. London, Beaver Books, 1977
- The Story of Smokey Horse, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1977
- This is Ridiculous, illus. by the author. London, Beaver Books, 1977
- The Adventures of Yak, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1978
- What Time Is It, When it Isn't?, illus. by the author. London, Methuen, 1980
- Johnny Here and There, illus. by the author. London, Methuen Children's Books, 1981
- The Hedgehog Who Rolled Uphill, illus. by the author. London, Methuen Children's Books, 1982
- The Joyous Adventures of Snakey Boo, illus. by the author. London, Methuen Children's Books, 1982
- Sleep Tight, Snakey Boo, illus. by the author. London, Methuen Children's Books, 1985
- Upside Down Stories, with Alison Claire Darke. London, Puffin, 1987
- Just a Moment!, illus. by the author. London, Methuen Children's Books, 1988
- Please Yourself. London, Methuen Children's Books, 1991
