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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

Charlie Mackesy author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Ebury Publishing

Published:10th Oct '19

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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse cover

A reminder of what truly matters, as told through the adventures of four beloved friends. Based on Charlie's daily Instagram. For fans of Winnie-the-pooh's Little Book of Wisdom.

A book for all ages, a book for all times, treasured by millions.

Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse was adapted into the BAFTA and Academy Award
® winning animated short film.

#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
· #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole.
“Kind,” said the boy.

In this beautiful book, follow 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.

“A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart.” Richard Curtis

Wise words -- James Corden
Charlie Mackesy's mesmerizing debut combines the simplicity of 'The Giving Tree', magic of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' and the curiosity of 'Paddington' -- Elisabeth Egan * The New York Times *

Simply, the world needs Charlie's work right now.

-- Miranda Hart
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
Pure Joy * London Evening Standard *
The world that I am required to inhabit is this one. But the world that I long to inhabit is the one that Charlie Mackesy has created. -- Elizabeth Gilbert

Those in need of peace will find it between the covers of this elegant picture book
for adults and children

* The New York Times *
You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love -- Chris Evans
Simply, the world needs Charlie's work right now. -- Miranda Hart

ISBN: 9781529105100

Dimensions: 223mm x 173mm x 22mm

Weight: 543g

128 pages