The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle

Description

Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear's Big Band, Hector's jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be for happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.

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 20 languages.

'Litchfield's stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist.' -- The Daily Mail 'Litchfield's warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role.' -- BBC Music Magazine 'A big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animals musicians... this captures all the warmth and charm of the original, with show stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * 'Picture book perfection, it's better than the first book and we can't wait to see how many awards this one picks up - it'll deserve each and every one of them.' -- Read It Daddy 'Wonderful and original follow-up to The Bear and the Piano.' -- Storytime Magazine 'Set in vibrant New Orleans this powerful story about friendship is the sequel to the global bestseller The Bear and the Piano.' -- Mini Traveller