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# The Bear and the Piano: A Musical Bear's Journey of Friendship

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Review: this book seemed to be a perfect choice. It did not disappoint - This is one of my new favorites! I am a children's librarian and I purchased this book in honor of a dear friend who is retiring. Her class mascot has always been "bears" (Mrs B's Bears), she is a piano teacher and she will be performing with a choir at Carnegie Hall this fall. So, this book seemed to be a perfect choice. It did not disappoint. The story is one that will enchant adults as well as appeal to children. The story is sweet, the bear is so very likable, and the bond that he has with his friends is what makes the story so very special. Not only is the story one that children won't get tired of hearing, the pictures are also magical and enduring. The bear matures and leaves home, but never forgets his friends and what they mean to him. In the end, he realizes what is important in his life. I am already anticipating the smiles I will see on the children's faces when I read this story to them for the first time. I highly recommend this book. It is truly a keeper!
Review: A Wonderful Story That Has an Important Message ... - The best children's books have appealing characters and situations, are well written, and teach an important life lesson without being didactic or obvious about their message. David Litchfield accomplishes all these things in "The Bear and the Piano". When a little bear discovers a piano in the forest glen, he diligently practices until he is an accomplished pianist. While his forest friends enjoy his concerts and praise him, the bear wants to venture into the wider world. There he reaches the heights of fame and fortune, but realizes they are not all there is in life. He is missing the true friendship he enjoyed while living in the forest. Returning to the forest, bear discovers that the fears he held about going home and the apprehension he felt were unwarranted. The joyful reunion with his friends and the happiness he finds once more remind children that fame and fortune are not the be-all and end-all in life. Beautiful, vibrantly colored illustrations add to the overall appeal of "The Bear and the Piano". The details are often so subtle that even after multiple readings of the book, you will discover new facets to the pictures that will add to your enjoyment of the story.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #162,155 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #337 in Children's Performing Arts Fiction #642 in Children's Bear Books (Books) #3,923 in Children's Friendship Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,684) |
| Dimensions  | 8.75 x 0.43 x 11.75 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 3 |
| ISBN-10  | 0544674545 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0544674547 |
| Item Weight  | 1.01 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 40 pages |
| Publication date  | April 5, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Clarion Books |
| Reading age  | 2 - 5 years, from customers |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this book seemed to be a perfect choice. It did not disappoint
*by J***E on July 8, 2017*

This is one of my new favorites! I am a children's librarian and I purchased this book in honor of a dear friend who is retiring. Her class mascot has always been "bears" (Mrs B's Bears), she is a piano teacher and she will be performing with a choir at Carnegie Hall this fall. So, this book seemed to be a perfect choice. It did not disappoint. The story is one that will enchant adults as well as appeal to children. The story is sweet, the bear is so very likable, and the bond that he has with his friends is what makes the story so very special. Not only is the story one that children won't get tired of hearing, the pictures are also magical and enduring. The bear matures and leaves home, but never forgets his friends and what they mean to him. In the end, he realizes what is important in his life. I am already anticipating the smiles I will see on the children's faces when I read this story to them for the first time. I highly recommend this book. It is truly a keeper!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Story That Has an Important Message ...
*by D***2 on March 23, 2017*

The best children's books have appealing characters and situations, are well written, and teach an important life lesson without being didactic or obvious about their message. David Litchfield accomplishes all these things in "The Bear and the Piano". When a little bear discovers a piano in the forest glen, he diligently practices until he is an accomplished pianist. While his forest friends enjoy his concerts and praise him, the bear wants to venture into the wider world. There he reaches the heights of fame and fortune, but realizes they are not all there is in life. He is missing the true friendship he enjoyed while living in the forest. Returning to the forest, bear discovers that the fears he held about going home and the apprehension he felt were unwarranted. The joyful reunion with his friends and the happiness he finds once more remind children that fame and fortune are not the be-all and end-all in life. Beautiful, vibrantly colored illustrations add to the overall appeal of "The Bear and the Piano". The details are often so subtle that even after multiple readings of the book, you will discover new facets to the pictures that will add to your enjoyment of the story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good story with a lesson about friends.
*by M***S on November 29, 2017*

I'm delighted with this book for my two great-granddaughters (ages 3 and 5) and putting it in their Christmas package to mail to them. It's hard not being around them but they have learned that when a new book arrives, it is special and it is from Nana. The story is interesting, the illustrations are vivid and some take the whole page with the words written right across the forest. I thought it told the story nicely with a lesson about friends.

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