James Norbury, author of the beautifully illustrated Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, has chatted to Matt Chorley for Times Radio.

In a short interview, James discusses his support for the Samaritans ‘Brew Monday’ campaign, his Sunday Times bestselling book – described as “great” by Chorley – and the inspirations behind his life-affirming characters. Find the full interview here.

An uplifting and universal tale of friendship and self-acceptance, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon draws on James’s own life experiences and his interest in Buddhist spirituality, combining encouraging words of wisdom with endearing illustrations of two friends journeying together.

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon is out now. Grab it here in the UK or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org. In the US, find it here or on Bookshop.org.

Follow James on Instagram @bigpandaandtinydragon.