One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator.
Age Group: Second grade
Book-Related Family Activities
Conversation
GeneralWhat is my dream? How do I achieve it, and who would support me? The bear takes us along with him on his journey to achieve his dreams, from the forest to the city, to discover the world and become a famous pianist, but he misses his family and misses his friends in the forest, and wonders if they have forgotten him, so he takes us back with him to the forest.
This is a beautiful book that deals with many topics and values: perseverance and determination; talent and the magic of music; Self-discovery and fulfilment of dreams; true friendship; nostalgia.
The story invites us to have a dialogue with our children about their abilities, preferences, dreams and how to achieve them. It also encourages us to convince them that nothing stands in the way of achieving any dream if there is will and perseverance, and that true family and true friends are those who encourage them, support them, and rejoice at their success.
We invite you to encourage your children and accompany them in discovering their inclinations and encourage them to experiment and discover and break the barrier of fear.
Having a dialogue about the characters’ feelings, desires, and thoughts enhances children’s socio-emotional abilities and allows them a deeper understanding of the text.
Publishing:
Charbel Elias
Year of Distribution:
2022-2023
