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Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury

book_concierge's review against another edition

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4.0

”Which is more important,” asked Big Panda, “the journey or the destination?”
“The company,” said Tiny Dragon


And so, two unlikely friends set off on a journey of discovery. They have no specific plan and go where life leads them over the course of four seasons. Sometimes they are certain they are lost, but then they realize that they might not have had a particular experience or seen a certain sight if they hadn’t been ‘lost.’ They enjoy the beauty of nature and open their minds to new experiences. They learn to rely on each other. At times the journey is difficult – they are cold or wet or hungry. They ponder some serious philosophical questions, and carefully observe how others endure. “Even a damaged tree can produce beautiful blossoms.

The story is told through Norbury’s wonderful drawings and the pair’s quiet conversations. There were times when I just sat and looked at one of those drawings and let my mind take me where it wanted. How refreshing!

”Are we nearly there yet?” asked Tiny Dragon.
Big Panda smiled. “I hope not.”

charlieleanor's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.5

witcheep's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.0

Näiden aforismien ajatukset on kuultu ennenkin, mutta se ei haittaa. Samoista ajatuksista saa monesti irti uusia asioita eri konteksteissa, kun niiden ääreen pääsee pysähtymään rauhassa eri aikoina. Tässä kirjassa aforismit on kuvitettu havainnollistavilla ja söpöillä eläinkuvilla.

"Ei tapahdu mitään", sanoi pieni lohikäärme.
     "Ehkäpä", sanoi iso panda,
"se, mikä tapahtuu, alkaa näkymättömissä."

tooawkward2dance's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

vespertillio's review against another edition

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3.0

Loved the drawings/art did not love the writing

anickgb's review against another edition

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J'ai eu l'impression que ce livre était une tentative de refaire The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse mais en moins réussi

knfaroun's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

5.0

lostsailor's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.5

souperfelipe's review against another edition

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4.0

Very beautiful book. Knocked off a star because some of the messages felt a bit elementary, like they were designed for children.

luci_qf's review

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3.0

precious little reminders