The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story

I first saw the black and white sketch version of this book at Walmart but found the full color version (which was made from the animated story put out by Apple TV) on Amazon so I bought it on Amazon.I saw snippets of the movie on YouTube when I tried to look up the book online. The animated version is so beautiful and amazing, so simple and breathtaking in its loveliness. I searched and got the animated version on DVD.Book Content, Style, and Design:None of the artist's gesture drawings are missing in the book and animated version. The lines of the form vibrate with life as one would find in a loose gesture drawing, the kind the studios look for in assessing the adept skills of a figure or animation artist. This book captures the same essence of the animation with all the colors and vibrancy found in the film version. One caveat however, is that the book version is much more saturated darker in the value key. It seems darker and "richer" in the saturation of color and misses some of the softer more delicate nuances found in the animated film version. Perhaps because of the lack of audio dialogue and actual movement, the publishers decided to go with higher contrast and stronger colors and values. Also, many of the images are cut in half in closeups. Perhaps a landscape style book would have worked better instead of a square version since the animation version was wide screen (1:85:1) DVD screen format. It still reads perfectly well although there are a few spots I would have inserted some pages to make the story hitch together in continuity better. The text is very unique in a brushpen style and the story does not narrate. What you get is mostly the quotes in the conversation with the pictures telling the narrative. If you see the animated film, you will make sense of the story flow in the book.It gets five stars for what it is. The book is strong and nicely bound and the pages are flat with an eggshell finish to them. The illustrations appear to be in watercolor style, perhaps a mixed media of guasch or acrylic. Lovely from cover to cover. The story is tight and without elaboration, making it a wonderful dose of love for both adult and children.Note: YouTube has a snippet scene of the Mole finally getting a piece of cake from the boy who comes running out to reward his faithful friend. It appears (in this scene) that the boy found his home and comes to meet the mole wearing a neck wrap around his neck. Do I viously he was able to find warm clothes. The mole devours the chocolate cake and is satisfied. The book, along with the DVD, miss this entire scene. Apple TV shows the movie running time is 34 minutes but the DVD version runs for 32 minutes (stated in the DVD cover).This book follows the DVD version and leaves this scene out entirely.Of course, this book made me weep and remember the lovely things in my own life and the years of love and bonding I had with my own horse, my dog, and even my pet rat. All of God's creatures have ministered to me in one way or another about His love and this book is a reminder of that.It's a good book to read and remind ourselves to slow down to the speed of life and be anchored in what is important.

I’m in my 30s, and I bought this book for myself. It’s a gentle, easy read for anyone who needs a little bit of kindness. I could barely read it because I kept tearing up. A very sweet book. Hopefully one day I can get through it without crying so I can read it to my nephew(s). You don’t have to be a child to enjoy the beautiful artwork and sweet sentiments.

Life lessons and truths to live by. Speaks to all ages. Love drawings. It reminds me of my favoritePet who loved me without speaking and allowed me ro love and hug him back without reservations.I love this book and will pass this on to my grandchildren. The author is a beautiful man♥️♥️♥️

Suggested to me by my 19 year Daughter. I read it, very pleased. A sweet story, beautiful hard cover. Great for the Kiddos.

This is one of the many books my grown daughter wanted. I decided to buy it for her for Christmas, and I got the chance to peek through it before wrapping it up for her. The story is simple, sweet and charming. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and in giving this book to her for Christmas, she was quite delighted with it! It was absolutely everything she had hoped it would be. I'm very happy ith my purchase!

This book is excellent, great for people looking for something new and interesting points to consider. Young and old should read this and really ponder the meaning of why we are here, each of us experiencing life need a little gentle reminder of our reasons for being.

The story and illustrations are works of art. Precious.

"The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" is a heartwarming and enchanting book by Charlie Mackesy. It tells the story of a young boy who embarks on a journey and meets various animal characters along the way: a mole, a fox, and a horse. Through their interactions and conversations, they explore themes of friendship, love, kindness, and self-acceptance.The combination of charming artwork and poignant storytelling has resonated with both children and adults, making it a beloved and cherished book."The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" has touched the hearts of many, reminding us of the importance of compassion, empathy, and embracing our vulnerabilities. It serves as a gentle reminder to treasure the simple joys in life and to be kind to ourselves and others.If you haven't had the chance to experience the book yet, I highly recommend diving into its pages and immersing yourself in its enchanting world. It's a captivating journey that will leave you with a warm and uplifted spirit.

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Hermoso libro tanto en el contenido, la forma fácil y con una ilustraciones maravillosas para los niños es un libro lindísimo, ampliamente recomendado

Sehr viele Lebensweisheiten in einer wunderschönen Geschichte verpackt. In meinen Augen eignet sich das Buch sowohl für Erwachsene als auch für etwas größere Kinder, die den Sinn dahinter schon verstehen können. Das Buch eignet sich auch prima zum Verschenken. Kam sehr gut an und ich selbst habe es auch zuhause.

Perfecto el producto y el servicio de envío.

Illustrations are beautiful and the message is conveyed with such ease. I loved it :)