The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle – By David Litchfield

In this charming, gorgeously illustrated follow-up to the award-winningThe Bear and the Piano, 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.
Fiddle-playing Hector and his dog, Hugo, are best friends. Hugo is Hector’s biggest fan, andwhen 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 crowdsan opportunity that Hector hadalways dreamed of for himself. WillHector be able to overcome his jealousy and learn to be happy for his friend?

This heartfelt talereminds us that there are many different kinds of success, and it celebrates the joy and healing powers ofmusic and friendship.