About the book
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.
Editions of The Bear and the Piano
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781847807182
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781786035608
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bear and the Piano about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Bear and the Piano?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of The Bear and the Piano?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781847807182
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Bear and the Piano?
David Litchfield
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Bear and the Piano is available as paperback(ISBN 9781847807182) and altformat(ISBN 9781786035608)
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