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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

By: Charlie Mackesy
Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
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Publisher's summary

Discover the universal tale of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse brought to life in audio by its author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, with a beautiful music score and the real wildlife sounds of rural England.

“A surprise bestseller about kindness and vulnerability is bringing people together.” – Washington Post

“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 audiobook, 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 listeners of all ages.

“Charlie Mackesy’s mesmerizing debut combines the simplicity of “The Giving Tree”, magic of “The Velveteen Rabbit” and the curiosity of “Paddington” – Elisabeth Egan, New York Times

©2019 Charlie Mackesy (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
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“The world that I am required to inhabit is this one. But 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.” (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic)

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Peace with one's self.

Makes one slow down and listen to your heart and know your loved. Plus once in awhile enjoy some cake!

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Beautifully written.

I loved the feeling it had through out the entire book. It kept making me have to stop and think about my life and how much better it could be.

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Kindness

This book is such an expression of kindness and the we are all important and loveable.

The author narrates the book in such a calming and loving way. The music is wonderful. The message is affirming. Beautiful.

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Perfect!

I was sorry not to be able to get the ‘real’ book, but it was delightful to hear it read by Mr. Mackesy. He has a lovely voice. I couldn’t get a copy of the book for my eleven year old granddaughter so I am sharing the Audible book with her. Thank you for this special book about love and friendship.

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Love, Peace & Joy

This book, Charlie’s voice and the content was very meditative for me

Thank you for the Love,

Carol

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Beautiful story and what my soul needed

Beautiful story and a great message! Definitely worth the listen. Background music and nature sounds were therapeutic. Will be listening to this again as needed.

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A Must Read

This book is a must read to remind us of our humanity in a crazy world. It’s lovely in every sense.

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simply beautiful

This is one of those stories that needs to be heard at least once a year. So good, I nearly cried. Just beautiful.

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Light in the darkness

I listened to this beautiful story just after my mother's death, when nothing made sense. I'm not sure I will ever get over her death, but Charlie Mackey eased my pain and made me believe I can find a way forward

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Stunning

THE most beautiful story I have every heard - I could picture every moment in this glorious story.

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