The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Hardback - 2019
by Charlie Mackesy
Join the curious boy, greedy mole, wary fox, and wise horse on an extraordinary journey that explores life's universal lessons. This beautifully illustrated book by Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration, hope, and valuable insights into vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship, and love. With its captivating storytelling and poignant illustrations, this book appeals to readers of all ages.
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Most readers praised this slim, illustrated volume for its tender aphorisms, gorgeous ink-and-watercolor art, and cross-generational comfort; many called it a perfect, quick gift book to revisit in tough times. Fans likened its gentle wisdom to Winnie-the-Pooh or The Little Prince and highlighted the soothing audio narration. Detractors found it cloying and derivative, more a collection of Instagram-style platitudes than a story, with a hard-to-read handwritten font and little narrative or character development. Overall, it’s widely embraced as a balm of kindness and hope, while skeptics see polished sentiment without depth.
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- Title The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
- Author Charlie Mackesy
- Binding Hardback
- Edition Illustrated Edition
- Pages 128
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperOne
- Publication date 2019-10-22
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780062976581 / 0062976583
- Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 6.2 x 0.6 in (20.07 x 15.75 x 1.52 cm)
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Themes
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Topical: Self-Esteem
- Category Graphic Novels
- Library of Congress subjects Animals, Conduct of life
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2019033272
- Dewey Decimal Code 741.594
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