“Food for the soul.” —CBS Mornings A thought-provoking journey of companionship, courage, tenderness, and tea. Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many beautiful sights they'd never have found had they gone the right way. Told through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts and emotions, hardships and happiness that connect us all. In nature, they learn how to live in the moment, how to be at peace with uncertainty, and how to find the strength to overcome life's obstacles together. Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, British author and artist James Norbury created the adventures of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon to share ideas that have helped him through difficult times. The book’s series of vignettes can be read cover to cover or dipped into whenever inspiration is needed. James hopes the book’s words and images will inspire others to pause, enjoy the stillness, and look at life in a positive new way. WORDS OF WISDOM: The seemingly simple, and often silly, conversations between Big Panda and Tiny Dragon reveal meaningful insights on friendship, inner wisdom, and self-acceptance. INSPIRING IMAGES: Depicted in bold brush strokes reminiscent of calligraphy, big, fluffy Panda and tiny, wiry Dragon journey through rolling hills, wooded forests, and blooming meadows in more than 120 elegant black-and-white and full-color scenes. FOR READERS OF ALL AGES: From youngsters at story time to new graduates with the world ahead of them to adults in moments of challenge or transition, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon offer comfort, inspiration, and a wry smile for every reader. WORK OF ART: Featuring a beautiful cover and a collection of stunning illustrations, each one more beautiful than the next, every page in this book is worthy of framing. HEARTFELT GIFT: Full of wisdom and touching humor, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon makes a thoughtful gift to be treasured.

Ben's Little Big Adventure describes a small boy's quest for a midnight snack. Only trouble is, everything in his room seems to have scaled up to the proportions of the earth's great wonders, including the furniture and even his cat. If only Ben's toy helicopters, cranes and hot air balloon had real engines, for they would make his quest a little easier. With so much to climb and navigate, will Ben ever find his way to his prized biscuits and jam?Ben's adventure begins as follows:Everyone knew about Ben's fad. In fact, Christmases and birthdays were filled with the same gifts: toy models that in real life could travel further and faster than Ben ever could. Ben thought they were magic for their engines could do the impossible: cars that could break the sound barrier, boats that could traverse the oceans and other great wonders like planes, steamboats, lorries rockets and trains. Not forgetting motorbikes, airships, gliders, fire engines, liners, cranes, tanks, trucks and shuttles. Oh, yes, and helicopters as well. How Ben loved these magic machines with their wondrous engines. He imagined flying in them, diving in them, scooting in them and floating in them. But if only they were real... Ben played with his toy models all afternoon. He'd aquaplaned over the Everglades, go-karted across the Sahara and quad-biked over the Prairies. He'd even drifted over the icecaps. But no adventure would be fun on an empty stomach and Ben's needed a snack. There was only one problem: his bed seemed to have grown. And his lamp. His shelves too. In fact everything, Ted and all.A fun picture book for children ages between 3 and 7 which include lots of full colour illustrations completed in oils.Book's statistics: 8x0in, 900 words approx and 32 pages full of colour illustrations. Also available on Kindle.

On a trip to Paris, Fiona's dad surprises her with a giant stuffed panda, but he's too big to fit in her suitcase! Getting back home with such a big panda isn't easy, but Fiona finds a way. As she travels around the world, she learns that even though she can't carry her panda with her everywhere she goes, she can still carry him in her heart.

Perhaps nothing about nature calls to us as deeply as wild animals. To see an enormous whale leaping out of the water, the eerily human eyes of a gorilla, or the comical waddle of a penguin; to hear the ethereal howl of a wolf or majestic roar of a lion—these experiences change us. Around the world, animal populations are threatened by loss of habitat, pollution, climate change, overhunting, and poaching—and yet wildlife-based tourism is growing rapidly and makes up as much as forty percent of the worldwide tourism industry today. In Pandas to Penguins, nature journalist Melissa Gaskill profiles twenty-five species and one endangered ecosystem, highlighting local ecofriendly travel outfitters operating in the area for those seeking out their own enriching personal experience with wildlife. She provides basic information about each animal’s behavior and biology, descriptions of the threats they face, and maps, photographs, and first-person accounts of wildlife watching. Each species meets three basic criteria: 1) some level of risk to its survival, 2) a reasonably accessible habitat where travelers have a chance to view the animal in the wild in its natural setting, and 3) responsible tourism that directly benefits the animal or its habitat. More than a wildlife bucket list or an exhortation to “see them before they’re gone,” this guide is intended to identify wildlife experiences that can be life changing for people as well as animals. Extinction is tragic but not inevitable. We can all do something to make a difference, and Pandas to Penguins is an important resource for adventurers and armchair travelers alike.

Although Panda Big and Panda Small like opposite things, they both agree on being together.

While time-traveling brother and sister team Jack and Annie journey to a village in the mountains of southeast China, they find they have arrived on the day of a historic earthquake.

In this adorable picture book, a young panda experiences firsthand the wonders of a forest! One sunny and breezy morning, Tipper the panda cub is awoken by birds at his window. It's perfect kite-flying weather! One second Tipper makes a wish while holding the kite from his toy box - and the next he's flying through the air and far from home! But when he lands at a forest's edge eventually, Tipper loses his kite. Without it, he's not sure how he'll get back home! As he chases it down, he encounters all sorts of animals who call this particularly diverse and lush forest their home. From a skunk and a beaver to turtles, eagles, and an even bigger bear, Tipper experiences a big, wide world he's never known until now. But will he be able to get back home? This fast-paced and delightfully bouncy story gently introduces preschoolers to the grandeur of forests, including familiar animals, trees, plants, terrain, and so much more. Kids will love reading along with the lively text as they cheer on Tipper, as well as the cute and colorful illustrations that make Tipper's journey jump off the page. Backmatter includes a page of information and forest facts for kids to use as a handy reference.