{"product_id":"bear-the-piano-the-dog-the-fiddle","title":"Bear The Piano The Dog \u0026 The Fiddle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in the trilogy - \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Piano\u003c\/i\u003e - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won \u003c\/b\u003ethe Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Piano\u003c\/i\u003e teaches that \u003cb\u003efriendship, like good music, lasts forever\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBBC Music Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003e'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.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003e‘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.’ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daily Mail, 'Best Christmas Books' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003ci\u003e'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.’ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bookseller, 'Editor's Choice' \u003c\/b\u003e-\u003ci\u003e '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.’ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bookseller, 'Season's Highlights'\u003c\/b\u003e - ‘\u003ci\u003eCompletely charming tale of friendship and music.’ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Piano [1]\u003cbr\u003e The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle [2]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3]\u003cbr\u003e Grandad's Secret Giant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLights on Cotton Rock\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57307007844734,"sku":"NW9781786035950","price":8.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781786035950.jpg?v=1778261356","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/bear-the-piano-the-dog-the-fiddle","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}