The Bear and the Piano

Have you ever seen a bear playing the piano? The little bear cub in this story has never seen a piano either. But one day, he stumbles across a strange instrument in the forest, and discovers that it makes amazing sounds. One day, a father and son have a picnic in the woods, and hear the bear’s beautiful music. They take him to New York, where he becomes a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world. So why does he dream of going home…?

  • A rich and vivid story of discovery and belonging
  • Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize
  • By exciting debut author-illustrator David Litchfield
  • Stunning artwork full of atmosphere and imagination

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