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xvicesx's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
Beautifully illustrated and worth revisiting during dark moments with a cup of tea or something else to savour the moment.
wintrovia's review against another edition
5.0
A cynical part of me finds these inspirational books a bit twee and overly sentimental. This sneering side of my personality struggles to digest the sickly sweet messages inside this kind of thing. But there's another part of me that does actually connect with the simple messages and soothing art work. There's a lot of consolation and reassurance on offer in this book and I found my initial cynicism melted away and I was won over by the charming book. I should add that I am hugely prejudiced in favour of anyone lined to Samaritans, so finding out that James Norbury is a volunteer made me warm to him and his book more and that bias is factored into my rating.
book_concierge's review against another edition
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.”
“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.”
witcheep's review against another edition
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
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
anickgb's review against another edition
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