From the revered British illustrator, a modern fable 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 based on his famous quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the … quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, universal lessons they learn together.
Radiant with Mackesy’s warmth and gentle wit, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse blends hand-written narrative with dozens of drawings, including some of his best-loved illustrations (including “Help,” which has been shared over one million times) and new, never-before-seen material. A modern classic in the vein of The Tao of Pooh, The Alchemist, and The Giving Tree, this charmingly designed keepsake will be treasured for generations to come.
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Such a heartwarming graphic novel about life, friendship and cake!
Read this, it’ll make your day!
Though it’s been said before, this treat of a book is like reading Winnie the Pooh for adults. Heartwarming, inspiring, and hopeful, it is a simple roadmap for what the world can be like despite our differences. Highly recommended!
This is a unique book. You can read it in an hour, and then every week for the rest of your life. The pictures are delightful and the words enchanting. I highly recommend it.
An exceptional little book full of heart and inspiration. It reminded me of Winnie the Pooh, and yet stands out all its own. I highly recommend this as a keepsake book for any age, and it would make a great gift! The quill illustrations have a quality to them that make the book even more special.
The simplicity and warm tone of this book make it very easy to sink into, it’s like you’re wrapping a comfy blanket around your shoulders. If you need a gentle book that feels like it’s keeping you company while teaching you some home truths you already know deep down, but enjoy being reminded of, this would be a great book for you.
The most inspiring and beautiful book I’ve read in a while. I will read it over and over again.
Lovely, sweet, beautiful book. It was recommended on the Today Show by Honda Kotb. I have bought it as gifts for friends. The artwork is beautiful. The story and words are kind, compassionate, thoughtful and inspirational.
If you’re in need of a hug, some courage, and lots of hope that things will turn out OK, do read The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. It contains essential truths that we forget or have put on the shelf. Now is the time to reexamine who we are, what we believe, and where we’re headed. This book will help point the way.
*A book for adults and children alike. Would make a terrific gift.
Takeaway: Loved the book. Both words and artwork have stayed with me long after the last page. Enjoy~
This is a beautiful and heartfelt story of 4 unlikely friends searching for home, and for understanding what is love. This is a must read with wonderful illustrations. It would make a wonderful gift for anyone of any age.
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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse by Charlie Mackesy is such a beautiful book about friendship, love and support. The message is simple – to love and be loved – but it is so very powerfully portrayed. This book is perfect for anyone of any age. All will enjoy it.
The drawings are simply done but there is so much power in them. The words are simple but the message is powerful. Every page is full of richness and beauty. It is a book to savour. It is a book to discuss illustrations and words with your children. It is a book to be enjoyed.
Friendship comes in many sizes. We all want to be loved and to be accepted. Good friends enrich our journey through life.
I loved the measure of success in the book – it was love. And when the boy grew up, he wanted to be kind. Kindness and love, it’s what we all want.
There were moments of humour. I loved Mole’s motto, “If at first you don’t succeed, have some cake.”
This book is so very beautiful, so very powerful and it is meant to be shared, savoured and enjoyed. I loved it.
I will leave you with this nugget of beauty:
“Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can.”
I love, love, love this sweet book of sketches and sayings! And my heart aches from joy every time I think about it.
This was Barnes & Noble’s book of the year and they got it right. Might not be what you expect but it is excellent.
I finally sat down in a quiet moment to simply savor this gift of a book from a sweet friend. And oh my. All the emotions, both from the words and the gorgeous artwork. This story will be another go-to for me (like The Giving Tree) when I need a moment to reflect and be uplifted. And I have definitely found a new book for gifting. So sweet. So needed.
I wish there was an adjective above for beautiful illustrations, philosophical, soulful. Here’s a book that rivals the beauty of Winnie-the-Pooh and The Little Prince. Great for all readers and visionaries.
Beautiful story. This is a book for everyone. Makes you laugh and makes you cry. Highly recommend! It’s a book that everyone should read and give as a gift especially for those going through “hard” times in their life.
Such a gorgeous book. The words and sentiments are inspirational and the hand-drawn images and calligraphy are incredibly beautiful. I want to buy this book for everyone I know. It’s a little bit of magic to hold close when the storm clouds come rolling in
A beautiful book of simple yet evocative drawings and emotional text, perfect for all ages and all hearts. A must-buy.