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    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
    Ebook64 pages4 minutes

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    By Charlie Mackesy

    4.5/5

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    • Self-Discovery

    • Adventure

    • Friendship

    • Power of Friendship

    • Found Family

    • Wise Old Man

    • Innocent Child

    • Journey & the Destination

    About this ebook

    Charlie Mackesy’s beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an Academy Award® winning animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER  · USA TODAY BESTSELLER

    “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is not only a thought-provoking, discussion-worthy story, the book itself is an object of art.”- Elizabeth Egan, The New York Times

    From British illustrator, artist, and author Charlie Mackesy comes a journey for all ages that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.

    “What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole.

    “Kind,” said the boy.

    Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages. 

    Editor's Note

    Quick pick-me-up…

    If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up, this lovely illustrated book following the four titular characters as they wander the world will warm your heart. It’s full of simple, yet soul-affirming, platitudes about kindness, self-care, living in the moment, and plenty more, all while celebrating the beauty of friendship.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 29, 2019
    ISBN9780062976567
    Author

    Charlie Mackesy

    Charlie Mackesy began sharing conversations between the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse on his social media channels in early 2018. He published The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse in late 2019 and the book has since brought comfort and joy to over seven million readers worldwide. After two years of collaborative work, in 2022, the short film adaptation of the book will be released alongside The Book of the Film. Charlie collaborates with a number of charities, including Comic Relief—he created the iconic “Love Wins” t-shirt—as well as the NHS, Choose Love, WWF and The Samaritans. During the pandemic he donated prints, books, drew on hospital walls, and posted messages of support to NHS workers, which he continues. Charlie began his career as a cartoonist for The Spectator and a book illustrator for Oxford University Press. He spent time in America as a portrait painter and ran art therapy workshops for Alzheimer's sufferers and Holocaust survivors. He lived and painted in South Africa, and collaborated with Nelson Mandela on a lithograph project, "The Unity Series." And worked with Richard Curtis on the set of Love Actually to create a set of drawings to be auctioned for Comic Relief. Away from art, Charlie co-runs a social enterprise, Mama Buci in Zambia. His work features in books, private collections and public spaces, including Highgate Cemetery in London, in hospitals, prisons, churches, and university colleges around the UK, and in women's safe houses around the world.  He lives in Suffolk with his dog Barney.

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    Reviews for The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    4.5/5

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a lovely book with deep and meaningful views. The format and handwriting may be difficult to read, but the simplicity of the presentation while conveying important and healing thoughts is interesting. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and quotable words that inspire reflection. It is a quick and refreshing read that teaches valuable life lessons. Overall, it is a wonderful book that brings comfort, inspiration, and reminds us of the power of love and friendship.

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    • 5/5

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    • 5/5

      Feb 18, 2024

      So brilliant! So easy to read, yet so deep and so rich!!
      I absolutely enjoyed this book. :) Highly recommend.
    • 5/5

      Dec 16, 2023

      This book is a quick and beautiful reminder of the things in this world that drive us. It reminds us a little bit of where our strength comes from and how we can always rely on love and friendship even in the darkest of times.
    • 5/5

      Jun 10, 2023

      The message of the book itself is that nothing has to be perfect in order to be just what is needed in the world. It brings its own sweetness, patience, wisdom, and joy. That is wonderfully enough. ?
    • 5/5

      Nov 11, 2022

      It was very good and very deep it really made thing a lot about some of the things they said I loved it
    • 5/5

      Nov 7, 2022

      An absolutely wonderful book to be read again and again, from beginning to end, in pieces, and any way that you want or need.
    • 3/5

      Oct 31, 2022

      The book was great. The format was not that great.
    • 5/5

      Oct 10, 2022

      It heals my heart with thought provoking words. Congratulations to the author.
    • 4/5

      Oct 3, 2022

      I liked it. The simplicity of the presentation while it gets to important and healing thoughts is quite interesting. Well done.
    • 3/5

      Sep 15, 2022

      Little book for when you need a pick-me-up. It's cute.
    • 5/5

      Sep 9, 2022

      Succinct yet with unique heart warming messages, and beautiful drawings.
    • 5/5

      Jul 16, 2022

      Una gran filosofía de vida que puedes adquirir en menos de 5 minutos.
      Definitivamente es un libro que le voy a regalar a mi hija
    • 5/5

      Jul 16, 2022

      Inspiring?kindness never goes out of fashion. Thank you very much.
    • 5/5

      Jul 7, 2022

      Didn't know what to expect when I started it, but it was worth it. A very quick read, but refreshing and sweet.
    • 4/5

      Jun 16, 2022

      Quick little pick-me-up. I enjoyed reading it and looking at the illustrations.
    • 5/5

      May 30, 2022

      I really enjoyed this book. It was so simple but so powerful. Some many beautiful lessons taught. Above all it teaches that all that really matters is to give love and to be loved.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2022

      I adore this book so much. I carry a physical copy, everywhere I go.
    • 2/5

      Jan 31, 2022

      The handwriting is stylish but jesus it was impossible to read.
    • 5/5

      Jan 18, 2022

      This is a lovely book!I would love to read more books like this in the future.
    • 5/5

      Jan 16, 2022

      I love how it so simply written but very meaningful
    • 5/5

      Jan 15, 2022

      Didn't realize I needed this, glad that I came across this book. A must read!
    • 3/5

      Oct 2, 2021

      Font - can be difficult to read.
      Illustrations - simple but beautiful
      Story telling/writing- i guess with the right mix of quotes, atmosphere, and theme.. you can make a quaint little book out of it.
    • 5/5

      Sep 15, 2021

      Beautiful illustrations and meaningful words to take time to reflect over
    • 5/5

      Aug 24, 2021

      Amazing! Truly for anyone, whether eight or eighty - or in between.
    • 5/5

      Aug 19, 2021

      It is the perfect book to sooth the soul. Simple life lessons with beautiful illustrations that are perfect for any age. It is my favourite book to give as a gift.
    • 5/5

      Aug 11, 2021

      A book everyone should have. (:
      If you like “The Little Prince” you may like this one too.
    • 5/5

      Aug 10, 2021

      Honest and eye opening. Beautiful illustration full of life and emotion
    • 5/5

      Aug 9, 2021

      This was an amazing book. It gave me a whole other perspective, I'd say it had more wisdom than all the moral philosophy books in the world.
    • 5/5

      Aug 7, 2021

      This is ordinarily exceptional
      Highly recommend it to eighty or eight or feel the same both at times.
    • 5/5

      Jul 25, 2021

      You must read this. Now. You must buy it and read it to your children, and read when you’re alone, and cry over the simple heartfelt love on every page.

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