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Book Synopsis

Share The Bear and the Piano with even the youngest children using this special board book edition. The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy.

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016

Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK.

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. This best-selling tale of exploration and belonging, which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016, Illustrated Book Category, is now available in board book.

The Bookseller – ‘Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and a personal favourite. Now in board format.'

**Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:
The Bear and the Piano [1]
The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2]
The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3]
Grandad's Secret Giant
Lights on Cotton Rock



Trade Review


'Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and a personal favourite. Now in board format.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
'A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.’ -- The Huffington Post
‘This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline.'
-- The Guardian
'Opulent' -- The Sunday Times
'A sumptuous treat... [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space... The ending will have your heart soaring like a soprano’s top C.’ -- The Daily Mail

The Bear and the Piano

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    A Board book by David Litchfield

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      Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 07/03/2019
      ISBN13: 9781786035608, 978-1786035608
      ISBN10: 178603560X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Share The Bear and the Piano with even the youngest children using this special board book edition. The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy.

      Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016

      Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK.

      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. This best-selling tale of exploration and belonging, which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016, Illustrated Book Category, is now available in board book.

      The Bookseller – ‘Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and a personal favourite. Now in board format.'

      **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:
      The Bear and the Piano [1]
      The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2]
      The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3]
      Grandad's Secret Giant
      Lights on Cotton Rock



      Trade Review


      'Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and a personal favourite. Now in board format.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
      'A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.’ -- The Huffington Post
      ‘This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline.'
      -- The Guardian
      'Opulent' -- The Sunday Times
      'A sumptuous treat... [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space... The ending will have your heart soaring like a soprano’s top C.’ -- The Daily Mail

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