A Beautiful World
Published on 25. September 2025
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-241-75752-9 (ISBN)
Description
A Powerful Story of Friendship and Hope From Sunday Times Bestseller James Norbury - The Perfect Christmas Gift!
'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING
'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN
'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE
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'One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday'
From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.
On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves.
There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty.
This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places.
A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy - the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.
'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING
'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN
'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE
--
'One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday'
From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.
On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves.
There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty.
This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places.
A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy - the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
670 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-75752-9 (9780241757529)
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James Norbury
A Beautiful World
The Perfect Gift of Friendship Wisdom and Inspiration From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author
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09/2025
Penguin Books Ltd
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Person
James Norbury is an artist, author and illustrator with a love of nature and animals.
James was born in the Forest of Dean and he's spent most of his life writing and drawing. He studied Zoology at university and after graduating he moved to Ireland. From there he travelled around the UK living in Newcastle, Swansea and Cheltenam, some of the time living on a narrowboat.
James now lives back in Swansea with his wife and their seven cats. He volunteers with his local Cats Protection.
James was born in the Forest of Dean and he's spent most of his life writing and drawing. He studied Zoology at university and after graduating he moved to Ireland. From there he travelled around the UK living in Newcastle, Swansea and Cheltenam, some of the time living on a narrowboat.
James now lives back in Swansea with his wife and their seven cats. He volunteers with his local Cats Protection.