'Positively gushing with Litchfield's exceptional use of light and texture and provides an overwhelming sense of atmosphere... Litchfield's distinctive style and rich illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to this tale of tenacity, exploration and belonging. We can't wait to see how he follows what is destined to be a most successful debut.'
"EURO | His vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them."
Selected as Editor's Choice for the Picture Book Category in the Children's Previews.
"One of the most distinctive and original book debuts of the autumn."
Selected as Children's Special in the Picture Book category.
Selected for Top 10 Top Children's Books to Get Excited About (for Children's Book Week):
"We love the distinctive art style and the charming concept! Within the book, lessons about exploration and belonging are learned."
'One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal. A bear stumbles upon a piano in the forest which takes him on the most incredible of journeys.'
Selected as a Highlight of the Season in the Children's Autumn Buyer's Guide.
"... His vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them."
Selected as Editor's Choice for the Picture Book Category in the Children's Previews.
'Positively gushing with Litchfield's exceptional use of light and texture and provides an overwhelming sense of atmosphere... Litchfield's distinctive style and rich illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to this tale of tenacity, exploration and belonging. We can't wait to see how he follows what is destined to be a most successful debut.'
'A beautiful story about enduring friendship, accompanied by big, dramatic illustrations.'
"A beautiful story about enduring friendship, accompanied by big, dramatic illustrations." -- Saffia Farr * Juno *
"Positively gushing with Litchfield's exceptional use of light and texture and provides an overwhelming sense of atmosphere... Litchfield's distinctive style and rich illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to this tale of tenacity, exploration and belonging. We can't wait to see how he follows what is destined to be a most successful debut." * Picture Book Blogger *
"One of the most distinctive and original book debuts of the autumn."
Selected as Children's Special in the Picture Book category. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Selected for Top 10 Top Children's Books to Get Excited About (for Children's Book Week):
"We love the distinctive art style and the charming concept! Within the book, lessons about exploration and belonging are learned." * The Reading Room *
'One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal. A bear stumbles upon a piano in the forest which takes him on the most incredible of journeys.'
Selected as a Highlight of the Season in the Children's Autumn Buyer's Guide. * The Bookseller *
"... His vivid, atmospheric scenes of forest and city are imagined on a vast scale, but there is an accessible warmth and humanity to them."
Selected as Editor's Choice for the Picture Book Category in the Children's Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
