The Bear and the Piano
Title | The Bear and the Piano PDF eBook |
Author | David Litchfield |
Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2019-03-04 |
Genre | Bears |
ISBN | 178603560X |
This best-selling tale of exploration and belonging, which won the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize 2016, Illustrated Book Category, is now available in board book.
The Bear, The Piano, The Dog, And The Fiddle
Title | The Bear, The Piano, The Dog, And The Fiddle PDF eBook |
Author | David Litchfield |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2019-03-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0358063396 |
In this charming, gorgeously illustrated follow-up to the award-winning The 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, 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? 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.
Grandad's Secret Giant
Title | Grandad's Secret Giant PDF eBook |
Author | David Litchfield |
Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2017-09-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1786031736 |
'Funny, touching and visually stunning, this really is a book to treasure.' Daily Mail A GIANT story of belonging and friendship from David Litchfield, author of the Waterstones Illustrated Book Prize 2016 winner The Bear and the Piano. "He has hands the size of tables," Grandad said, "legs as long as drainpipes and feet as big as rowing boats. Do you know who I mean?" "Yes," sighed Billy. "The Secret Giant. But he's not real!" Billy doesn't believe his Grandad when he tells him there's a giant living in his town, doing good deeds for everyone. He knows that a giant is too big to keep himself hidden. And why would he WANT to keep himself a secret? But as time goes on, Billy learns that some secrets are too BIG to stay secret for long... This delightful heartfelt story of belonging and friendship teaches the importance of tolerance and acceptance to young children.
We Were Wolves
Title | We Were Wolves PDF eBook |
Author | Jason Cockcroft |
Publisher | Andersen Press Limited |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2021-05-06 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1787612090 |
Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal Boy lives in a caravan on his own in the woods. His dad, John, is in prison and promises to get out soon. All the boy needs to do is survive alone for a little while longer. But dark forces are circling – like the dangerous man in the Range Rover, who is looking for his stolen money. And then there are the ancient forces that have lain asleep in the woods for an age...
Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1
Title | Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Lynn Freeman Olson |
Publisher | Alfred Music |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2005-05-03 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781457440540 |
This exciting edition contains 100 early intermediate selections in their original form, spanning the Baroque period to present day. The repertoire, which includes several minuets, folk dances, character pieces and much more, has been carefully graded and selected for student appeal by editor Lynn Freeman Olson.
The Weight of a Piano
Title | The Weight of a Piano PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Cander |
Publisher | Vintage |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 2019-01-22 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0525654682 |
USA TODAY BESTSELLER In 1962, in the Soviet Union, eight-year-old Katya is bequeathed what will become the love of her life: a Blüthner piano, on which she discovers an enrichening passion for music. Yet after she marries, her husband insists the family emigrate to America—and loses her piano in the process. In 2012, in Bakersfield, California, twenty-six-year-old Clara Lundy is burdened by the last gift her father gave her before he and her mother died in a terrible house fire: a Blüthner upright she has never learned to play. Now a talented and independent auto mechanic, Clara’s career is put on hold when she breaks her hand trying to move the piano, and in sudden frustration she decides to sell it. Only in discovering the identity of the buyer—and the secret history of her piano—will Clara be set free to live the life of her choosing.
The Bear Who Stared
Title | The Bear Who Stared PDF eBook |
Author | Duncan Beedie |
Publisher | Templar Publishing |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2017-06-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1787411419 |
A funny and charming picture book with heart from rising star Duncan Beedie - now shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017. There once was a bear who liked to stare... and stare... and STARE. Bear doesn't mean to be rude, he's just curious but too shy to say anything. But nobody likes being stared at and it soon gets Bear into trouble. Luckily a goggly-eyed frog helps Bear realise that sometimes a smile is all you need to turn a stare into a friendly hello.