Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle

The second book in the 'Bear and the Piano' trilogy, 'The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle' follows Hector and his dog Hugo as they learn to play the fiddle and join Bears Big Band. The book teaches the importance of friendship and loyalty, and is filled with beautiful illustrations that capture the spirit of New Orleans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

The second book in the best-selling, award-winning 'Bear and the Piano trilogy' is a heartwarming tale of friendship, music, and self-discovery. Set in the vibrant city of New Orleans, the story follows Hector, a loyal dog, and his musical companion, Hugo. Hector and Hugo have shared countless musical moments, from good times to bad times, and even some crazy times. However, when Hugo learns to play the fiddle and gets the chance to play with Bears Big Band, Hector's jealousy takes over. Can Hector overcome his pride and learn to be happy for his friend?

The Bear and the Piano trilogy teaches us that friendship, like good music, lasts forever. The first book in the series, The Bear and the Piano, has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016. BBC Music Magazine praised the book for its warm, richly coloured images and its succinct text and music. The Daily Mail described the illustrations as stunning, conjuring up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in the touching story.

The sequel, Hector and the Fiddle, continues the story of Hector and Hugo as they navigate new challenges and embrace the power of music. Loyalty and friendship underpin this touching story from the wonderful David Litchfield. Litchfield's captivating rendition of New Orleans lights and sombre shadows reflects joy and melancholy to stunning effect. The Bookseller praised the book for its warmth and charm, and described it as a big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animal musicians.

The story is filled with show-stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion, making it a must-read for fans of children's books and music lovers alike. Hector and the Fiddle is a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of learning to be happy for others. It teaches us that music can bring people together and that true friendship knows no boundaries.

In conclusion, the 'Bear and the Piano trilogy' is a beautiful and inspiring series that teaches us the value of friendship, music, and self-discovery. Hector and the Fiddle is a heartwarming sequel that continues the story of Hector and Hugo, and reminds us that true friendship knows no boundaries.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 299 x 218 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786035950