The Bear and the Piano

Description

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.

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. Since then David's work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and on T-shirts. He has also exhibited his illustrations in both solo and group shows in the U.K, Europe and America. The Bear and the Piano is his first picture book. David lives in Bedford with his family.

'This is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal. [...] Distinctive, atmospheric and uplifting, it's my picture book of the year.' -- 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