Little Bear's Shapes Author:Jane Hissey Little Bear has built a tower of 'Square' bricks. 'Ooops a daisy!' Duck is hiding in an 'Oblong' box. Will Old Bear find him? For Little Bear's birthday, Old Bear has made a big 'Round' cake. Happy birthday Little Bear! Simple language and all the rumpus and fun of the Old Bear nursery combine to help small children recognise shapes.