The second book in the best-selling, award-winning 'Bear and the Piano' trilogy.

The first book in the trilogy - 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

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 The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.

BBC Music Magazine - '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.'
The Daily Mail - '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.'
The Daily Mail, 'Best Christmas Books' - '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, 'Editor's Choice' - '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.'
The Bookseller, 'Season's Highlights' - 'Completely charming tale of friendship and music.'

**Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:
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

About the Author

DAVID LITCHFIELD is an illustrator from Bedfordshire in the UK, represented by The Bright Agency. David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash-up' comics for his older brother and sister. He is the creator of the award-winning, best-selling 'The Bear and the Piano' trilogy, as well as numerous other picture books. His first picture book The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date, with the next books in the trilogy: The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, and The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert available now. His other picture books include Grandad's Secret Giant and Lights on Cotton Rock. David lives in Bedford with his family.

Reviews
'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.' -- The Daily Mail
'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.'
-- BBC Music Magazine
'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.'
-- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
'Picture book perfection, it's better than the first book and we can't wait to see how many awards this one picks up - it'll deserve each and every one of them.' -- Read It Daddy
'Wonderful and original follow-up to The Bear and the Piano.' -- Storytime Magazine
'Set in vibrant New Orleans this powerful story about friendship is the sequel to the global bestseller The Bear and the Piano.' -- Mini Traveller



Book Information
ISBN 9781786035950
Author David Litchfield
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC