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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Hardback - 2019

by Charlie Mackesy

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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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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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"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 modern fable and 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, a heartwarming tale following 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.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an Academy Award(R) winning animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+.

What lessons will you find in their friendship?

  • A Book for All Ages: Join a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse as they find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries.
  • Stunning Artwork: Featuring 100 beautiful color and black-and-white drawings by author Charlie Mackesy, making this book an object of art in itself.
  • Timeless Wisdom: Through gentle conversations--like the boy's simple wish to be kind when he grows up--discover profound lessons about vulnerability, hope, friendship, and love.
  • Inspirational Gift: A moving and hopeful story that has connected with readers worldwide, now an Academy Award(R) winning animated short film.

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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)
  • 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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