LoveReading Says
Four very different characters take centre stage in this unusual and beautifully illustrated book. There’s a horse, wise and reliable; a boy, Christopher Robin-like in his curiosity and kindness; a mole, driven by an optimism, and love of cake; and a fox, vulnerable and in need of love and understanding. The story of their friendship is told through Charlie Mackesy’s evocative pen and ink sketches. Most but not all are accompanied by three or four lines of text, not so much a narrative but rather meditations, little flashes of insight into the human condition: “We have such a long way to go,” sighed the boy. “Yes, but look how far we’ve come,” said the horse. It’s a book full of tenderness and compassion, with much to make readers smile and more yet to prompt a sense of forgiveness, even of ourselves.
Though simple enough for the youngest children, words and pictures will resonate just as much with adult readers. A very special book.
Andrea Reece
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From Charlie Mackesy, the New York Times bestselling author of the internationally beloved tome, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, comes a companion book to the Academy Award(R) winning film adaption--now streaming on Apple TV+.
A journey, in search of home...
This beautifully hardcover edition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse celebrates the work of more than a 100 animators across two years of production-with Charlie Mackesy's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full color with hand-drawn traditional animation and accompanying hand-written script.
"I made a film with some friends about a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse--their journey together and the boy's search for home. I hope this book gives you courage and makes you feel loved." Love Charlie x
About This Edition
ISBN: |
9780063256194 |
Publication date: |
6th December 2022 |
Author: |
Charlie Mackesy |
Publisher: |
HarperOne an imprint of HarperCollins |
Format: |
Hardback |
Pagination: |
192 pages |
Primary Genre |
Mind, body, spirit
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