The Bear and the Piano
David Litchfield
Subjects
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy.
Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016
Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK.
The Sunday Times –‘The influence of the great illustrators Jon Klasen and Shaun Tan are detectable in David Litchfield’s opulent The Bear and the Piano.’
The Guardian –‘This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline.’
Huffington Post —‘A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.’
The Daily Mail —‘A sumptuous treat… [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space…The ending will have your heart soaring like a soprano’s top C.’
The Bookseller —‘One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, 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.’
The Bear and the Piano 1
The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle 2
The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert 3
Grandad’s Secret Giant
Lights on Cotton Rock
Reviews
It's a nice story but a tiny bit sad
Major Paperback Taramasalata 03.09.2025
I felt emotional reading this book
Dame Fifi Casserole 27.08.2025
I like how the bear plays the piano with a little plonk at the beginning and I like how when he grows bigger and bigger the noises grow beautifuller and beautifuller.
Fairy Kangaroo Taramasalata 03.08.2025
I thought it was the best thing ever.
Marshal Diamond Wellington 21.07.2025
I like this book because the sound of the piano is beautiful. And I like the bear who is playing piano. I would like to recommend this book to my friends.
Director Pinky Pinkerton 18.07.2025
So lovely that all bears friends supported him and didn’t forget him.
Doctor Blossom Rollercoaster 24.05.2025
I would recommend this this to people, I loved this book. The bear was excited to go to the city and he was a really good piano player.
Doctor Blossom Rollercoaster 30.04.2025
My favourite bit is where he goes to the big city and makes lots of friends
Viscount Tyler Spaceship 15.08.2024
Yes it was fiction and I liked the bear the most because he was kind and he isn’t shy at all and he loves music like me and my family and I loved that he was very unique and understanding and he never forgets about anyone.
Director Jewel Bouncy-castle 05.08.2024
The bear's friend who believed in the bear and cheered for him from far away were cool, and I wanted to meet a friend like that.
General Mistral Gooseberry 25.07.2024
Star Reviewer
It’s good because he made new friends in the city, but he missed his old friends so he decided to go back. I loved it!
Empress Daisy Sheep-Dip 21.12.2023
I read that book last night and I loved it
Dona Tuesday Sequins 05.11.2023
I love the sounds and the music
Duchess Rapunzel Gravy 01.09.2023
I like the bear and the piano (but I don’t like the feeling of being apart)
Anonymous 08.08.2023
I enjoyed reading how the bear practices and becomes so good at the piano without even knowing what it is. I also liked that he didn't forget his friends, and they remembered him. I wish at the end he and his friends have a party to show what good friends they are.
Lieutenant Stinky Eggybread 08.08.2023
Great read
Baron Hercules Moonlight 04.08.2023
I liked it when bear missed his friends and decided to go home .
Lord Trigger Mouse 03.08.2023
I think this book is interesting. Reason is the bear can do piano and he went to city. And people are love to listen bear's piano music. I was so funny, interesting, strange.
Anonymous 03.08.2023
The best but was when he played the piano with his friends and family at the end.
Judge Cilla Rubber-duck 02.08.2023
I like that he explores and his friends are still there and kept the piano safe
Anonymous 01.08.2023
