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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Hardcover – October 22, 2019
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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+
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER · USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“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.
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 0.62 x 8 inches
- PublisherHarperOne
- Publication dateOctober 22, 2019
- ISBN-100062976583
- ISBN-13978-0062976581
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Now a short film streaming on AppleTV+, The Animated Story brings Charlie Mackesy’s illustrations to life in full color and includes never-before-seen artwork from the short film. | The classic edition of Charlie Mackesy’s international bestseller offers the illustrated story of four beloved characters on a journey of friendship and love. | |
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Genre | Fiction | Fiction |
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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.”
— New York Times
“The world that I long to inhabit is the one that Charlie Mackesy has created – a world of infinite kindness, wisdom, mutual care and tenderness, and true love between real friends. My prayer/hope is that our world will become more like this one.” — Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic
"I felt this book down to my core." — Hoda Kotb
"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
"Simply, the world need's Charlie's work right now." — Miranda Hart
“A sweet tale rendered in swirly black calligraphy and watercolor. Childlike in its simplicity, its messages are universal. . . . Mackesy has brought people together.” — The Washington Post
“A lonely boy ambles through the countryside on a spring day, finding companionship: first meeting the mole, then the other animals of the title. As they walk, the new friends talk, wonder, share their hopes and fears and pose some big questions. . . . A big hit.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer
“A delightful treat of a book. . . . If there were classes on how to be a good person, this book would be the textbook.” — Horse Nation
About the Author
Charlie Mackesy began sharing conversations between the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse on his social media channels in early 2018. He published The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse in late 2019 and the book has since brought comfort and joy to over seven million readers worldwide.
After two years of collaborative work, in 2022, the short film adaptation of the book will be released alongside The Book of the Film.
Charlie collaborates with a number of charities, including Comic Relief—he created the iconic “Love Wins” t-shirt—as well as the NHS, Choose Love, WWF and The Samaritans. During the pandemic he donated prints, books, drew on hospital walls, and posted messages of support to NHS workers, which he continues.
Charlie began his career as a cartoonist for The Spectator and a book illustrator for Oxford University Press. He spent time in America as a portrait painter and ran art therapy workshops for Alzheimer's sufferers and Holocaust survivors. He lived and painted in South Africa, and collaborated with Nelson Mandela on a lithograph project, "The Unity Series." And worked with Richard Curtis on the set of Love Actually to create a set of drawings to be auctioned for Comic Relief. Away from art, Charlie co-runs a social enterprise, Mama Buci in Zambia. His work features in books, private collections and public spaces, including Highgate Cemetery in London, in hospitals, prisons, churches, and university colleges around the UK, and in women's safe houses around the world.
He lives in Suffolk with his dog Barney.
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- Publisher : HarperOne; First Edition (October 22, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0062976583
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062976581
- Reading age : 6+ years, from customers
- Item Weight : 12.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.62 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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Charlie Mackesy's storytelling and illustrations are a breathtaking fusion of heartwarming simplicity and profound depth. Each page is a journey of self-discovery and resilience, beautifully capturing the essence of life's lessons through the endearing characters of the boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse.
The book is a balm for the soul, a reminder of kindness, courage, and the enduring power of friendship. Whether you're navigating the complexities of adulthood or helping a child navigate the early chapters of life, the messages embedded in these pages resonate universally.
The artwork is as captivating as the words, evoking emotions that linger long after the book is closed. Mackesy's ability to distill complex emotions into simple yet powerful illustrations is nothing short of magical.
In recommending this book, it's not just a suggestion; it's an earnest encouragement. "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" is a timeless journey that deserves a place on every bookshelf. It's a gift to yourself and others, offering solace, inspiration, and a gentle reminder of the beauty inherent in the human spirit. Five stars without a doubt – a must-read for every soul.
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Reading this book, reminded me of that book. Not that the content is similar, but the profoundness of the wording in the simple sense, just so soothing to read. And this book actually reaches out to all ages.
Artisan in the past has said there is sophistication in simplicity, reason being it allows room for pondering. i think this book hits the mark.
If you appreciate deeper things in the simple package,
Must have.
Há alguns meses eu li essa simples e encantadora história, mas dotada de uma profundidade sublime, que irá conquistar os amantes de “O Pequeno Príncipe”.
Na obra de Charlie Mackesy, com adaptação vencedora do Oscar de Melhor Animação em Curta Metragem, produzido pela AppleTv, conhecemos um Menino a procura de respostas, uma Topeira gananciosa, uma Raposa silente e um Cavalo cheio de sabedoria.
Uma história carregada de amor, amizade, medos, e senso de pertencimento! Na narrativa, vemos que até elementos simples, como a mudança de clima, tem um propósito de testificar as mensagens: “Quando as nuvens escuras vierem, continue”.
Com envelopamento infantil, a história está longe de ser apenas para crianças, uma vez que essas ainda estão construindo uma linguagem para compreender questões existenciais.
Sendo cristão, a obra de Macksey está carregada de virtudes e alusões da verdade bíblica. Amo um diálogo entre o Menino e o Cavalo, que remete ao amor e misericórdia de Deus por seus Eleitos:
“Então vocês sabem tudo sobre mim?” perguntou o menino.
“Sim.” disse o cavalo.
“E vocês ainda me amam?”
“Nós te amamos ainda mais”
O trecho em questão me fez pensar na figura da Trindade, uma vez que temos o Cavalo, a Raposa e a Topeira no contexto.
A história segue um fluxo, mas as mensagens podem ser lidas de forma aleatória, e como o próprio autor diz, podemos começar pelo início ou pelo meio do livro.
Aqui vemos que mesmo em meio a dificuldade, ao medo e as fraquezas devemos continuar: “A vida é difícil, mas você é amado” disse o Cavalo!
Aquele que é Amor sempre estará conosco: "Não fui eu que ordenei a você? Seja forte e corajoso! Não se apavore nem desanime, pois o Senhor, o seu Deus, estará com você por onde você andar". (Josué 1:9).
Reviewed in Brazil on July 27, 2023
Há alguns meses eu li essa simples e encantadora história, mas dotada de uma profundidade sublime, que irá conquistar os amantes de “O Pequeno Príncipe”.
Na obra de Charlie Mackesy, com adaptação vencedora do Oscar de Melhor Animação em Curta Metragem, produzido pela AppleTv, conhecemos um Menino a procura de respostas, uma Topeira gananciosa, uma Raposa silente e um Cavalo cheio de sabedoria.
Uma história carregada de amor, amizade, medos, e senso de pertencimento! Na narrativa, vemos que até elementos simples, como a mudança de clima, tem um propósito de testificar as mensagens: “Quando as nuvens escuras vierem, continue”.
Com envelopamento infantil, a história está longe de ser apenas para crianças, uma vez que essas ainda estão construindo uma linguagem para compreender questões existenciais.
Sendo cristão, a obra de Macksey está carregada de virtudes e alusões da verdade bíblica. Amo um diálogo entre o Menino e o Cavalo, que remete ao amor e misericórdia de Deus por seus Eleitos:
“Então vocês sabem tudo sobre mim?” perguntou o menino.
“Sim.” disse o cavalo.
“E vocês ainda me amam?”
“Nós te amamos ainda mais”
O trecho em questão me fez pensar na figura da Trindade, uma vez que temos o Cavalo, a Raposa e a Topeira no contexto.
A história segue um fluxo, mas as mensagens podem ser lidas de forma aleatória, e como o próprio autor diz, podemos começar pelo início ou pelo meio do livro.
Aqui vemos que mesmo em meio a dificuldade, ao medo e as fraquezas devemos continuar: “A vida é difícil, mas você é amado” disse o Cavalo!
Aquele que é Amor sempre estará conosco: "Não fui eu que ordenei a você? Seja forte e corajoso! Não se apavore nem desanime, pois o Senhor, o seu Deus, estará com você por onde você andar". (Josué 1:9).