The Way to a Beautiful World
“One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday.”

From bestselling author and illustrator James Norbury, a return to the world of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, who undertake a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.

On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes the two friends 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. 

The Way to a Beautiful World 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. 

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The Way to a Beautiful World
“One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday.”

From bestselling author and illustrator James Norbury, a return to the world of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, who undertake a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.

On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes the two friends 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. 

The Way to a Beautiful World 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. 

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The Way to a Beautiful World

The Way to a Beautiful World

by James Norbury
The Way to a Beautiful World

The Way to a Beautiful World

by James Norbury

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“One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday.”

From bestselling author and illustrator James Norbury, a return to the world of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, who undertake a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.

On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes the two friends 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. 

The Way to a Beautiful World 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. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780063456341
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 10/28/2025
Pages: 176
Sales rank: 228,290
Product dimensions: 6.75(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

James Norbury writes and illustrates all kind of books, the only theme running through them is the creation of worlds where, perhaps, he would like to live. He lives in Swansea, UK, with 7 cats and his wife Ruth. 

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