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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+
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“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.
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ISBN-10
0062976583
ISBN-13
978-0062976581
Print length
128 pages
Language
English
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication date
October 21, 2019
Dimensions
6 x 0.62 x 8 inches
Item weight
12.5 ounces
ASIN :
B07R2L2SNN
File size :
101826 KB
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“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.” — New York Times
“The world that I long to inhabit is the one that Charlie Mackesy has created – a world of infinite kindness, wisdom, mutual care and tenderness, and true love between real friends. My prayer/hope is that our world will become more like this one.” — Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic
"I felt this book down to my core." — Hoda Kotb
"Love, friendship, and kindness--this book speaks a universal language." — Bear Grylls
"A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart" — Richard Curtis
"Simply, the world need's Charlie's work right now." — Miranda Hart
“A sweet tale rendered in swirly black calligraphy and watercolor. Childlike in its simplicity, its messages are universal. . . . Mackesy has brought people together.” — The Washington Post
“A lonely boy ambles through the countryside on a spring day, finding companionship: first meeting the mole, then the other animals of the title. As they walk, the new friends talk, wonder, share their hopes and fears and pose some big questions. . . . A big hit.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer
“A delightful treat of a book. . . . If there were classes on how to be a good person, this book would be the textbook.” — Horse Nation
Charlie Mackesy
Charlie Mackesy was born during a snowy winter in Northumberland. He has been a cartoonist for The Spectator and a book illustrator for Oxford University Press. He has collaborated with Richard Curtis for Comic Relief, and Nelson Mandela on a lithograph project, “The Unity Series.” He has lived and painted in South Africa, Southern Africa and New Orleans, and co-runs a social enterprise, Mama Buci, in Zambia, which helps families of low and no income to become beekeepers. He lives in London but is often in Suffolk.
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Customer reviews
4.8 out of 5
123,638 global ratings
Amber
5
Perfect graduation gift
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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I love giving this book to graduating seniors or to someone at a special time in their life. Perfect easy to ready, beautiful calligraphy, and message. Takes about 15 minutes or less to read.
Ynp
5
Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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The world would be a better place if people took the advice in this book. A wonderful book to read to a child or anyone.
Darrell
5
Great book for kids and the kid in us...
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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Absolutely should be required reading and ownership for any child. I love this book and have given it to many kids I know, including myself!
Jim Altfeld
5
How Do You Not Love This Book??
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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When you can make something difficult and complex this simple, it's called Brilliance. A book for All Ages.
K. Harris
5
Very good book for any classroom
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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I was first introduced to this book in a 4th grade classroom. I bought it and read it to my high school students. It has some very important lessons that can be learn and can be used as encouragement. Must buy!!!
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