The Bear and the Piano

The Bear and the PianoOne day, a bear cub finds something strange and wonderful in the forest. When he touches the keys, they make a horrible noise. Yet he is drawn back again and again. Eventually, he learns to play beautiful sounds, delighting his woodland friends. Then the bear is invited to share his sounds with new friends in the city. He longs to explore the world beyond his home, and to play bigger and better than before. But he knows that if he leaves, the other

One day, a bear cub finds something strange and wonderful in the forest. When he touches the keys, they make a horrible noise. Yet he is drawn back again and again. Eventually, he learns to play beautiful sounds, delighting his woodland friends.
Then the bear is invited to share his sounds with new friends in the city. He longs to explore the world beyond his home, and to play bigger and better than before. But he knows that if he leaves, the other bears will be very sad . . .
This gorgeously illustrated tale of following one's dreams reminds us of the value of friendship, wherever we go.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/05/2016
ISBN: 9780544674547
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.90h x 8.90w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2016
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 112
Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 73
BookPage 04/01/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 44 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 181926 / Bear and the Piano
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5