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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
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The Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller.
'You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love' Chris Evans
A book of hope for uncertain times.
Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.
The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been ...more
'You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love' Chris Evans
A book of hope for uncertain times.
Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.
The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been ...more
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I LOVE THIS BOOK!
When I picked this up to read to my son one night, I didn't expect to tear up, to need to pause to process these beautiful truths, and to buy copies for my family members. It's a story I wish I grew up reading, and it's a story I plan to read again and again.
I highly recommend it!
When I picked this up to read to my son one night, I didn't expect to tear up, to need to pause to process these beautiful truths, and to buy copies for my family members. It's a story I wish I grew up reading, and it's a story I plan to read again and again.
I highly recommend it!
This unforgettable book with the memorable title is a book about friendship, kindness, and self-esteem told in the most special of ways.
First there is a boy. He is alone. He comes upon a mole, whom it seems loves cake more than anything else. The mole becomes the boys friend and companion, his coach and confidante. The boy shares his fears, the mole shares advice and his love of cake.
When they meet the fox, it is caught in a snare. Instinctively both the fox and the mole know if the mole frees ...more
First there is a boy. He is alone. He comes upon a mole, whom it seems loves cake more than anything else. The mole becomes the boys friend and companion, his coach and confidante. The boy shares his fears, the mole shares advice and his love of cake.
When they meet the fox, it is caught in a snare. Instinctively both the fox and the mole know if the mole frees ...more
It is impossible not to like this book. Its entirely made up of charming illustrations and great handwriting and beautiful sentences and jokes about cake. It gives you zero chance to dislike it.
I wish I could dislike it, because I have a very cold and mean soul and it would be very on brand for me to hate something that Chris Evans, Captain America himself, called the most beautiful book/Christmas gift possible and the marketing copy calls hope in uncertain times.
But alas. I had no chance.
This ...more
I wish I could dislike it, because I have a very cold and mean soul and it would be very on brand for me to hate something that Chris Evans, Captain America himself, called the most beautiful book/Christmas gift possible and the marketing copy calls hope in uncertain times.
But alas. I had no chance.
This ...more
when i first saw this title and cover, i said AWWWWW! and then, over the holiday season, so many people were praising this book in print and in person, i knew i needed to get a copy for myself. OR, to get a copy for greg because - fox - and read it before gifting it to him. because i am a monster.
for me it's a mixed bag. on the one hand, the artwork is gorgeous
on the other hand, this
which just, no. like capital-letter NO with all of my being.
again, i am a monster. this is known.
show me a cute ...more
Such a heartwarming graphic novel about life, friendship and cake!
Read this, it'll make your day!
Read this, it'll make your day!
A beautiful book with handwritten gems of wisdom about life, love, friendship along with lovely drawings. It was the perfect book to read right now. It takes about ten minutes, but it took me longer because I read it again as soon as I finished it. A real treasure to hold on to or pass on to someone you love, which is what Im going to do. A perfect book for an uncertain time. It did my heart good . It reminded me in some ways of The Little Prince or The Velveteen Rabbit in the way it touched me.
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"Isn`t it odd. We can only see our outsides,
but nearly everything happens on the inside."
A wonderful and heartwarming picture book, with incredible and uplifting messages!
So apt and valuable for these uncertain and troubled times. This book is not like the usual picture book. Every page has that `feeling` of peace and serenity.
Picture books are usually for younger readers, but this one is for all - 8 years to 80 years and beyound.
a must-read! ...more
Written in a hard to read font, I found this disjointed effort quite disappointing. There are some nice quotes but no connecting thread or continuous flow as it lacks a narrative. Both the story and the artwork seemed unfinished and I am left feeling incomplete in my understanding of the popularity of this book.
It's hard to find the words for this one. Other people have though.
I am not a Pooh fan.
(Could those of you throwing stuff at me please stop? I'm just not. Sorry to pooh pooh Pooh...
...but it's just too twee for me.)
This to me is not twee. Okay, occasionally, but in the same way as The Beatles "All You Need is Love" is. Mmmm, that comparison feels so cozy.
(There's real music in here too, sheet music which I wish I could read. I haven't seen it addressed anywhere and if anyone reads this and ...more
I am not a Pooh fan.
(Could those of you throwing stuff at me please stop? I'm just not. Sorry to pooh pooh Pooh...
...but it's just too twee for me.)
This to me is not twee. Okay, occasionally, but in the same way as The Beatles "All You Need is Love" is. Mmmm, that comparison feels so cozy.
(There's real music in here too, sheet music which I wish I could read. I haven't seen it addressed anywhere and if anyone reads this and ...more
'What is the bravest thing you ever said?' asked the boy...'Help' said the horse.
Gorgeous beautiful black/wite brown/white colour drawings, really beautiful.
For me though it is not a 5 star which is the average rating I think at Goodreads, why, because it is a bit a bit of supersweet cuteness and morality overkill. 😊 This is probably because Im used to read dark books. So maybe I am not the target group for this book? 😉
But, definitely a book to leaf through, read the wisdom, be in awe of the ...more
Gorgeous beautiful black/wite brown/white colour drawings, really beautiful.
For me though it is not a 5 star which is the average rating I think at Goodreads, why, because it is a bit a bit of supersweet cuteness and morality overkill. 😊 This is probably because Im used to read dark books. So maybe I am not the target group for this book? 😉
But, definitely a book to leaf through, read the wisdom, be in awe of the ...more
Instagram wisdom. Winnie-the-Pooh for adults, maybe. Required reading for work. I hate this book. I hate the font, I hate how expensive it is, I hate that I had to read it, I especially hate that it was exactly what I expected it to be. I never would have read it had I not been forced. I had forgotten that I initially read the introduction, which caused me to stop reading.The introduction says something like, Ooh, look at you, starting at the beginning! I never do that! Fuck you. You dont know
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This book is so beautiful it almost makes you want to weep. If you are looking for a thoughtful and stunning book as a present for Christmas then look no further - its GORGEOUS! This is a wonderful story of unlikely friendships and love which has some fantastic illustrations some of which a a bit reminiscent of E H Shepards Winnie the Pooh drawings.
The boy first meets the mole and he is adorable - which is something I never thought Id say about a mole since the little gentlemen in black velvet ...more
The boy first meets the mole and he is adorable - which is something I never thought Id say about a mole since the little gentlemen in black velvet ...more
I received this book for free as part of an Instagram tour (TLC Book Tours specifically) I did to promote the book.
This book was absolutely amazing! I loved everything about it.
The story is very simple but very profound. There are lots of little pieces of wisdom sprinkled throughout that really hit me hard. For example, this was one of my favorite passages:
Sometimes I feel lost, said the boy.
Me too, said the mole, but we love you and love brings you home.
It reminded me a lot of Winnie the Pooh ...more
This book was absolutely amazing! I loved everything about it.
The story is very simple but very profound. There are lots of little pieces of wisdom sprinkled throughout that really hit me hard. For example, this was one of my favorite passages:
Sometimes I feel lost, said the boy.
Me too, said the mole, but we love you and love brings you home.
It reminded me a lot of Winnie the Pooh ...more
What a beautiful book that I want to own. Its special. I saw this in the store and it pulled at me, so I knew I wanted to read it. I put it on the wait list at the library and only a few hundred people were ahead of me. I saw booktubers talk about this book and I knew I had to read it. Its wonderful. I love this.
It reminds me of Winnie-the-pooh in some ways. Each page is like a one paneled story or saying. Most of them feel like Zen Koans, but they take place between the boy and mostly the mole, ...more
It reminds me of Winnie-the-pooh in some ways. Each page is like a one paneled story or saying. Most of them feel like Zen Koans, but they take place between the boy and mostly the mole, ...more
A particularly maudlin boy, a Yoda-like mole who likes cake, a quiet fox, and a wise horse roam a generic countryside setting saying inspirational Instagram platitudes to one another:
Nothing beats kindness said the horse. It sits quietly beyond all things.
Often the hardest person to forgive is yourself
What do you think success is? asked the boy.
To love said the mole.
Is your glass half empty or half full? asked the mole.
I think Im grateful to have a glass said the boy.
Being kind to yourself is ...more
Nothing beats kindness said the horse. It sits quietly beyond all things.
Often the hardest person to forgive is yourself
What do you think success is? asked the boy.
To love said the mole.
Is your glass half empty or half full? asked the mole.
I think Im grateful to have a glass said the boy.
Being kind to yourself is ...more
Lovely illustrations but the words are cringe-worthy. It reads like a shit celebrity's enigmatic Twitter posts. All faux-wisdom that isn't even close to being as deep as it thinks it is.
This review will be a little different. Because there really is no way to sum up this gorgeous book that I discovered thanks to a Waterstones ad on Twitter. The blurp already tells you all you need to know about the story so I'm just here to show you a few of my favourite pages that will simultaneously give you an impression of the art and the message behind it.
A true work of art with a wonderful message. The art style is not something I thought would be for me but it turned out to be rather ...more
A true work of art with a wonderful message. The art style is not something I thought would be for me but it turned out to be rather ...more
Jun 02, 2020
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice*
rated it
it was amazing
EXCERPT: 'the truth is, everyone is winging it.'
ABOUT THIS BOOK: Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.
The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. In Charlie's first book, you will find his most-loved illustrations and some new ones too.
MY THOUGHTS: I received this book for my ...more
ABOUT THIS BOOK: Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.
The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. In Charlie's first book, you will find his most-loved illustrations and some new ones too.
MY THOUGHTS: I received this book for my ...more
This book feels the same way the smell of freshly baked cookies and a warm hug feel.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"Kind," said the boy.
"What is the bravest thing you've ever said?" asked the boy.
"Help," said the horse.
This story is too pure for this world and I am not okay!!!
"Kind," said the boy.
"What is the bravest thing you've ever said?" asked the boy.
"Help," said the horse.
This story is too pure for this world and I am not okay!!!
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I found this nauseatingly awful. Sickly sweet wisdoms spoken from a Christopher Robbin like toddler talking to animals. This reads like a poor copy of Winnie the Pooh without any of the good parts. Even the illustrations and situations are copied from Winnie the Pooh. This takes around two minutes to read, many pages blank for no apparent reason, the worst book I have read in a long time.
I found this nauseatingly awful. Sickly sweet wisdoms spoken from a Christopher Robbin like toddler talking to animals. This reads like a poor copy of Winnie the Pooh without any of the good parts. Even the illustrations and situations are copied from Winnie the Pooh. This takes around two minutes to read, many pages blank for no apparent reason, the worst book I have read in a long time.
THIS is what the world needs now.
Being honest is always interesting said the horse.
This is one of the prettiest books I own and I loved every page. I didnt get this as a Christmas present like everybody else because nobody I know in real life is that thoughtful or even reads for that matter. I need better friends. ...more
This is one of the prettiest books I own and I loved every page. I didnt get this as a Christmas present like everybody else because nobody I know in real life is that thoughtful or even reads for that matter. I need better friends. ...more
In a year filled with stress, and so many people having difficulty concentrating on reading books they might normally love, this book is the perfect antidote. It is filled with simple, charming illustrations, and a story that includes a young boy who is lonely, and the three characters he meets along his journey - the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - and the friendship, trust and companionship that follows. But more than that, it is filled with a wisdom so simply shared that it will touch the ...more
Jan 18, 2020
LaDonna
rated it
it was amazing
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How many times did I pass by this book? Countless.
How many times did I scoff at it being named Barnes & Noble Book of the Year? Countless.
How many times did I turn my nose up the illustrations and font? I think you get the point.
Little did I know...
Charlie Mackesy has shared something that reminds us of the goodness, kindness and strength that ...more
How many times did I pass by this book? Countless.
How many times did I scoff at it being named Barnes & Noble Book of the Year? Countless.
How many times did I turn my nose up the illustrations and font? I think you get the point.
Little did I know...
What is the bravest thing youve ever said? asked the boy. Help, said the horse.
Often the hardest person to forgive is yourself.
Charlie Mackesy has shared something that reminds us of the goodness, kindness and strength that ...more
This wonderful heartfelt book certainly lived upto the hype, I'm so glad that I initially decided to pick up a copy for my daughters collection when I spotted it in the shops.
In truth I though this was solely aimed for kids, but as the introduction states this can be enjoyed by anyone from eighty to eight.
Shes way to young to appreciate the beauty of this stunning hardback, but I hope that she'll end up keeping and maybe pass down to her own children.
The charming musings of a boy and his animal ...more
In truth I though this was solely aimed for kids, but as the introduction states this can be enjoyed by anyone from eighty to eight.
Shes way to young to appreciate the beauty of this stunning hardback, but I hope that she'll end up keeping and maybe pass down to her own children.
The charming musings of a boy and his animal ...more
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Five hearts exploding with love for this gorgeously illustrated, beautiful, sensitive, intelligent book. I need to start each day by reading this book, and reminding myself to live courageously, to be kind to myself and to others and to not lose sight of what is true, important and beautiful in life. ...more
Five hearts exploding with love for this gorgeously illustrated, beautiful, sensitive, intelligent book. I need to start each day by reading this book, and reminding myself to live courageously, to be kind to myself and to others and to not lose sight of what is true, important and beautiful in life. ...more
What a lovely book with beautiful drawings. A short read with lovely thoughts about love, friendship and life. I wished it would be longer. Good read for grown ups, but also children. Sometimes I had a hard time reading what was written so that is why it gets 4 points otherwise it would be 5. Now it is 5 points, read the Dutch version and it was all clear!
Sweet and beautiful, but very short. It almost feels like cheating to list as a book read. Illustrations are lovely.
While the back cover of this book says it is intended for readers 6 to 70 years old, I do think much of it is fully intended for adults. At least I don't think 6 year old me would have understood the significance of it. The words, yes. The true meaning behind, no.
In many respects this book reminded me of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It has that same nostalgia feeling, but it is not so effective in making the nostalgia matter beyond the isolated sentences that make most of the ...more
In many respects this book reminded me of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It has that same nostalgia feeling, but it is not so effective in making the nostalgia matter beyond the isolated sentences that make most of the ...more
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