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In this charming picture book, a curious bear stumbles upon a piano deep in the woods. With wonder and determination, he teaches himself to play, and his talent leads him to the bustling city where he hopes to become rich and famous. Yet, after all his adventures, the bear learns that the best applause comes from the friends back home who have always been there for him.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: David Litchfield
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