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A book of hope for uncertain times.
The conversations between the four characters in this book - the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse - have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, turned into tattoos, they inspire parents and grandparents, comfort children, cheer people who feel lonely, are grieving, need courage, or a reminder that they are not alone and to keep going when life is hard.
Enter the world of Charlie Mackesy's creations, these four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most poignant and universal life lessons. The book includes Charlie's most loved illustrations and new ones too.
About the Author
Artist 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 lithograph project, ‘The United States’. His first exhibition for the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse was in London in November 2018. Charlie lives in South London with his two dogs.
Industry Reviews
Those in need of peace will find it between the covers of this elegant picture book
for adults and children
Charlie Mackesy's mesmerizing debut combines the simplicity of 'The Giving Tree', magic of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' and the curiosity of 'Paddington' * The New York Times *
You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love
A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart. -- Richard Curtis
ISBN: 9781529105100
ISBN-10: 1529105102
Published: 10th October 2019
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 128
Audience: General Adult
For Ages: 12 - 99 years old
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22 x 14 x 2
Weight (kg): 0.54
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