{"product_id":"the-bear-the-piano-the-dog-and-the-fiddle-9781328595898","title":"The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIn this charming, gorgeously illustrated follow-up to the award-winning \u003cem\u003eThe Bear and the Piano, \u003c\/em\u003e a fiddle-playing dog and his human pal share the joy of music, and discover that, even through sad times and far-apart times, good friendship lasts forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fiddle-playing Hector and his dog, Hugo, are best friends. Hugo is Hector's biggest fan, and when Hector decides to retire, Hugo secretly learns to play the fiddle himself. Soon, a famous piano-playing bear invites him to join his all-animal band and travel the world to perform in front of huge crowds--an opportunity that Hector had always dreamed of for himself. Will Hector be able to overcome his jealousy and learn to be happy for his friend? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This heartfelt tale reminds us that there are many different kinds of success, and it celebrates the joy and healing powers of music and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Litchfield\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Piano, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMiss Muffet, Or What Came After\u003c\/i\u003e by Marilyn Singer and many other books. He lives with his family in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com \u003cbr\u003e Twitter: @dc_litchfield \u003cbr\u003e Instagram: @david_c_litchfield\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50643384697106,"sku":"9781328595898","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_394f1294-dcb6-4e16-bd8e-72ee91987001.jpg?v=1733084361","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bear-the-piano-the-dog-and-the-fiddle-9781328595898","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}