Illustrator: Komako Sakai
Publisher: Gecko Press
When Bear finds his best friend Bird lying dead one morning he is devastated. He shuts himself away in his house and sinks deeply into his grief. One Spring morning, he feels ready to venture out again and meets a wildcat who plays beautiful music on his violin. Bear’s happy memories of Bird come rushing back and he decides that it is time to bury his dear friend in a forest clearing. Bear and Wildcat begin to travel the world, playing and dancing together.