Description

‘A sweet tale rendered in swirly black calligraphy and watercolour. Childlike in its simplicity, its messages are universal. . . . Mackesy has brought people together.’ The Washington Post

Discover the book everyone is falling in love with…

Experience the world 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.

A book to treasure alongside the original blue edition, Charlie has drawn a new rainbow illustration to mark this particularly hard year. This edition contains a gold ribbon marker and is bound in green cloth.

‘When the dark clouds come… keep going.’

Publisher Review

Those in need of peace will find it between the covers of this elegant picture book for adults and children * The New York Times * 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. -- Elizabeth Gilbert Pure Joy * London Evening Standard * A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart. -- Richard Curtis Love, friendship and kindness - this book speaks a universal language. -- Bear Grylls Simply, the world needs Charlie's work right now. -- Miranda Hart Charlie Mackesy's mesmerizing debut combines the simplicity of 'The Giving Tree', magic of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' and the curiosity of 'Paddington' -- Elisabeth Egan * The New York Times * Wise words -- James Corden You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love -- Chris Evans