4.8 out of 5
123,638 global ratings
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.
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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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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