About the Brand
Since its debut in 2015, The Bear and the Piano has followed the trajectory of a timeless classic with both critical plaudits and commercial appeal. Winning The Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2016, it has been published in over 37 countries, leading to sequels and companion books. Global sales across the entire series are now over 800,000.
The story of the musical bear and where talent can take you has captivated readers with stunning illustrations and a compelling, heartfelt storytelling of self-belief, friendship, and adventure.
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About the Artist
David first started to write and draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones ‘mash up’ comics for his older brother and sister.
Since then David’s work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, children’s books and on T-shirts. He has also exhibited his illustrations in both solo and group shows in the U.K, Europe and America.
His award-winning author-illustrated books have become global bestsellers. His titles include ‘The Bear and the Piano’ series, ‘Lights on Cotton Rock’ and ‘Grandad’s Secret Giant’.
His worldwide publishing clients include Francis Lincoln/Quarto, Faber & Faber, Walker Books, Penguin Random House, Candlewick Press, Macmillan, HarperCollins and Hachette.
