The Bear and the Piano - 10th Anniversary Edition

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 child 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.

About the author

DAVID LITCHFIELD is an illustrator from Bedfordshire in the UK, represented by The Bright Agency. David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash-up' comics for his older brother and sister. He is the creator of the award-winning, best-selling 'The Bear and the Piano' trilogy, as well as numerous other picture books. His first picture book The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date, with the next books in the trilogy: The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, and The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert also achieving critical acclaim. His other picture books include Grandad's Secret Giant, Lights on Cotton Rock and Kid Christmas. David lives in Bedford with his family. 

Summary

A 10th anniversary edition of modern classic and bestseller, The Bear and the Piano, with exclusive bonus content including a letter from the author, development sketches and a pull-out poster.

Product details

• Authors: David Litchfield
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.02.2025
• EAN: 9781836004134
• ISBN: 978-1-83600-413-4
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 300 mm x 5 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears, JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music, Picture storybooks, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears