The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story by Charlie Mackesy

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story by Charlie Mackesy

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From Charlie Mackesy, the New York Times bestselling author of the internationally beloved, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, comes the Academy Award® winning film adaption--now streaming on Apple TV+.

A journey, in search of home...

This edition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, a truly inspirational book, 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 in this beautiful art of animation book 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

• Academy Award Winner: Go behind the scenes of the beloved, Oscar-winning animated short film, a story that has captured the hearts of millions.
• Hand-Drawn Animation: Discover the incredible artistry of over 100 animators who brought Charlie Mackesy's iconic illustrations to life with breathtaking, traditional animation techniques.
• A Book About Friendship: Follow the unforgettable journey of a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse as they learn the meaning of kindness, empathy, and belonging together.
• Finding Hope and Courage: A companion for all ages, this beautiful book is a reminder, in the author's own words, that you are loved and have the strength to carry on.

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. Visit him at charliemackesy.com