The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle

Written and illustrated by David Litchfield

Part of the The Bear and the Piano series

A fiddle player's jealousy threatens to ruin his friendship with his talented dog.

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34 pages· 831 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~600L

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Bookroo's summary

Hugo, a fiddle-playing dog, gets the chance of a lifetime to join a famous animal band, a dream his best friend Hector once had. As Hugo's star rises, Hector must confront his jealousy and find joy in his friend's success. Can their friendship endure the strains of ambition and distance? This touching story explores the enduring power of music and the true meaning of success.

From the publisher

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.

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