The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

by Charlie Mackesy, Margery Williams

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Book Overview: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy’s beloved 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+

#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.

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Editorial Reviews

“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 Authors

Charlie Mackesy

Charlie Mackesy is a renowned British artist and author, celebrated for his distinctive and emotive illustrative style. He began his artistic journey as a cartoonist for The Spectator before transitioning to book illustration, notably working on Oxford University historian, Richard Overy’s “The American Century”. His multifaceted career also includes creating a prodigious private collection, boasting works exhibited in galleries around the world, from New York to London.

Mackesy’s breakthrough came with the release of his book titled “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse” in 2019. The book, a delicate blend of his stirring illustrations and thoughtful text on friendship and kindness, has resonated with readers globally and has been translated in many languages. It won the British Book Awards in 2020, standing as testament to his stirring talent.

Charlie Mackesy’s work is driven by an undeniable passion for challenging convention, exploring human emotions, and reaching into the heart of human experiences. With an unwavering dedication to his art, he continues to inspire, entertain, and touch lives through his extraordinary creations.

Margery Williams

Margery Williams Bianco, an accomplished English-American author, is universally revered for her timeless contributions to children’s literature. Born on July 22, 1881, in London, Williams developed an affinity for storytelling early in life—a passion that effectively fueled her illustrious career. As a child of seemingly endless imagination, she penned her first novel at the tender age of nine. Despite formidable barriers to women in the publishing industry, this early ambition foreshadowed her becoming a prominent and influential literary figure.

Best known for her heartwarming classic, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” Williams employs an enchantingly eloquent narrative style that delicately weaves themes of love, loss, and real beauty into her work. The book, initially published in 1922, quickly attained staggering popularity and cemented her place amongst the most cherished children’s authors. Williams’ superb ability to blend realism with fantasy crafted tales that resonate deeply with both children and adults.

Williams, in her lifetime, authored over thirty children’s books, each exuding an amalgam of warmth, whimsy, and wisdom. The depth of her work and her finesse in telling narratives endearingly sincere has ensured integration into the tapestry of classic American literature. With a legacy characterized by a profound love for storytelling, Margery Williams endures as a beloved literary icon in children’s literature community, her works continuing to inspire generations of readers and authors alike.