This beautiful story from an exciting debut author illustrator encourages children to follow their dreams but remember their homes and families.
One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator.
"One of the most distinctive and original picture book debuts of the autumn, this has the potential for both critical and commerical success. The vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them too." - The Bookseller, September Editor's Choice.
About the AuthorDavid Litchfield first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash up' comics for his older brother and sister. Since then David's work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and on T-shirts. He has also exhibited his illustrations in both solo and group shows in the U.K, Europe and America. The Bear and the Piano is his first picture book. David lives in Bedford with his family.
Share This Book: