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The Bear and the Piano David Litchfield

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The Bear and the Piano By David Litchfield

The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield


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Summary

A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator.

The Bear and the Piano Summary

The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield

** WINNER of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Books Category, 2016
** Over 120,000 copies sold in the UK
** Now a Christmas orchestral show narrated by Joanna Lumley


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 best-selling and critically acclaimed author David Litchfield.

The Bear and the Piano Reviews

'Positively gushing with Litchfield's exceptional use of light and texture and provides an overwhelming sense of atmosphere... Litchfield's distinctive style and rich illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to this tale of tenacity, exploration and belonging. We can't wait to see how he follows what is destined to be a most successful debut.'


"EURO | His vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them."

Selected as Editor's Choice for the Picture Book Category in the Children's Previews.


"One of the most distinctive and original book debuts of the autumn."

Selected as Children's Special in the Picture Book category.

Selected for Top 10 Top Children's Books to Get Excited About (for Children's Book Week):

"We love the distinctive art style and the charming concept! Within the book, lessons about exploration and belonging are learned."

'One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal. A bear stumbles upon a piano in the forest which takes him on the most incredible of journeys.'

Selected as a Highlight of the Season in the Children's Autumn Buyer's Guide.

"... His vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them."

Selected as Editor's Choice for the Picture Book Category in the Children's Previews.

'Positively gushing with Litchfield's exceptional use of light and texture and provides an overwhelming sense of atmosphere... Litchfield's distinctive style and rich illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to this tale of tenacity, exploration and belonging. We can't wait to see how he follows what is destined to be a most successful debut.'

'A beautiful story about enduring friendship, accompanied by big, dramatic illustrations.'


"A beautiful story about enduring friendship, accompanied by big, dramatic illustrations." -- Saffia Farr * Juno *
"Positively gushing with Litchfield's exceptional use of light and texture and provides an overwhelming sense of atmosphere... Litchfield's distinctive style and rich illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to this tale of tenacity, exploration and belonging. We can't wait to see how he follows what is destined to be a most successful debut." * Picture Book Blogger *
"One of the most distinctive and original book debuts of the autumn."
Selected as Children's Special in the Picture Book category. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Selected for Top 10 Top Children's Books to Get Excited About (for Children's Book Week):
"We love the distinctive art style and the charming concept! Within the book, lessons about exploration and belonging are learned." * The Reading Room *
'One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal. A bear stumbles upon a piano in the forest which takes him on the most incredible of journeys.'
Selected as a Highlight of the Season in the Children's Autumn Buyer's Guide. * The Bookseller *
"... His vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them."
Selected as Editor's Choice for the Picture Book Category in the Children's Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

About David Litchfield

DAVID 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. His first picture book with Frances Lincoln Children's Books,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 was shortlisted for 8 other awards in the UK including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Independent Bookshop Week Award, and has sold in over 25 languages. The follow-up, The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, published in 2018 to universal acclaim. David's other books include Grandad's Secret Giant and Lights on Cotton Rock. David lives in Bedford with his family.

Additional information

GOR007432888
9781847807182
1847807186
The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
2016-02-03
40
Winner of Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016 (UK) Short-listed for 2018 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2016 (UK)
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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