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oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition
3.0
Perfectly adorable. Lots of detail for little non-readers to pour over and not so taxing writing for new readers.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
A trilogy ends... the story of a rise and fall moves to the next generation.
I still remember being uplifted by the story of the bear in the woods, discovering a piano, a talent and an audience. It was beautiful and moving.
Another book looked at sharing the limelight and accepting others' talents with grace, at friendship. And now the final book in the Bear Trilogy looks at what happens when fame and your time in the spotlight come to an end.
Bear's audiences are shrinking, he's no longer the star draw he once was. Disenchanted and despondent, he returns to his forest home. A small bear later and he comes out of his slump as he sees the joy in simple pleasures again. But, of course, she eventually discovers the piano in the woods and sets about finding someone to help her dad rediscover his love of music.
This is a story between two tales: that of the prodigy Bear, his rise and fall and finding eventual peace, then that of the next generation looking for their own talent and continuing the family chronicle.
I found this very cinematic, with a lot of almost-storyboarded illustrations, very filmic drawings that would a delightful Christmas Day cartoon. The lessons are more accessible to older children, though younger ones will still appreciate those of family, caring for each other and the sadness of wanting attention.
A wonderful series, I hope the author has further inspiration for other picture books.
For ages 4-7.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing an advance reading copy.
I still remember being uplifted by the story of the bear in the woods, discovering a piano, a talent and an audience. It was beautiful and moving.
Another book looked at sharing the limelight and accepting others' talents with grace, at friendship. And now the final book in the Bear Trilogy looks at what happens when fame and your time in the spotlight come to an end.
Bear's audiences are shrinking, he's no longer the star draw he once was. Disenchanted and despondent, he returns to his forest home. A small bear later and he comes out of his slump as he sees the joy in simple pleasures again. But, of course, she eventually discovers the piano in the woods and sets about finding someone to help her dad rediscover his love of music.
This is a story between two tales: that of the prodigy Bear, his rise and fall and finding eventual peace, then that of the next generation looking for their own talent and continuing the family chronicle.
I found this very cinematic, with a lot of almost-storyboarded illustrations, very filmic drawings that would a delightful Christmas Day cartoon. The lessons are more accessible to older children, though younger ones will still appreciate those of family, caring for each other and the sadness of wanting attention.
A wonderful series, I hope the author has further inspiration for other picture books.
For ages 4-7.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing an advance reading copy.
cathyolibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful pictures even as the story is a bit blah.
wrentheblurry's review against another edition
3.0
A bear finds a piano in his forest home and teaches himself to play over many seasons. He becomes great, gets discovered by humans, and earns fame and fortune in the big city. He begins to miss his home and his old friends. It's a cute story with nicely drawn (and subtly colored) pictures. I just noticed, from the back flap information, that this title is partly inspired by the author's love of The White Stripes song "Little Room." Now I look forward to listening to that again, with a new purpose.
emmanovella's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous book! I actually wanted to cry at it because it was so sweet (although to be fair I could cry at most things haha)
siemarilyn's review against another edition
3.0
A nice "no place like home" story for kids, but I'm 23 and wanted more from it.
pifferdiff's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written and beautifully illustrated book about the practice and hard work it takes to master a talent, but also the joy of sharing that talent with those who love and support you. Definitely one I'll be adding to our home library.
fleurdujour's review against another edition
4.0
A very adorable tale about a bear who happens upon a piano when he is just a cub. All about remembering your roots even when you've made a name for yourself in the world.
ineffablebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Super sweet story about following your dreams and remembering who’s important ♥️