A Beautiful World

A Powerful Story of Friendship and Hope From Sunday Times Bestseller James Norbury <BR>'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING<BR><BR>'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN<BR><BR>'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>'One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday'<BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>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.