 In this video, I will be sharing the top reviews of the book called, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, authored by Charlie Mackasey who 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. Collectors of Mackasey's works include Elizabeth Gilbert, Whoopee Goldberg, Roger Waters, Richard Curtis, The Murdoch-Froids, Tim Bevan, M. Night Shyamalan, Bear Grills, Howard Goodall, Harry Enfield and Sting. But before we get to the reviews let's see a little bit of what this book is about. Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons. The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse have been shared millions of times online, perhaps you've seen them? They've also been recreated by children in schools and hung on hospital walls. They sometimes even appear on lamp posts and on cafe and bookshop windows. Perhaps you saw The Boy and Mole on the comic relief T-shirt, Love Wins? Here, you will find them together in this book of Charlie's most loved drawings, adventuring into the wild and exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all. Now let's get to the reviews. Emma from Boston says it is impossible not to like this book. It's entirely made up of charming illustrations and great handwriting and beautiful sentences and jokes about cake. It gives you zero chance to dislike it. I wish I could dislike it, because I have a very cold and mean soul and it would be very on brand for me to hate something that Chris Evans, Captain America himself, called the most beautiful book, Christmas gift possible and the marketing copy calls, hope in uncertain times. But alas. I had no chance. This is the kind of book that you read in 20 minutes and then immediately handow someone else, who then wants to lend your copy to someone but can't because they aren't a monster and instead buys 10 copies to keep on hand as gifts that seem personal, but really aren't. This giftedness is both the best thing about this and the worst. Larry from the United States says this unforgettable book with the memorable title as a book about friendship, kindness, and self-esteem told in the most special of ways. First, there is a boy. He is alone. He comes upon a mole, whom it seems loves cake more than anything else. The mole becomes the boy's friend and companion, his coach and confidant. The boy shares his fears, the mole shares advice and his love of cake. When they meet the fox, it is caught in a snare. Instinctively both the fox and the mole know if the mole frees the fox, the fox should then kill it, but if the mole leaves the fox in the snare, it will die. As you can override your instincts, and the fox becomes a, mostly silent, companion on their wanderings. Then they meet the horse, who has hidden some of its special abilities for far too long. The boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse isn't as much a story as it is a book of advice, encouragement, and lessons accompanied by whimsical hand-drawn illustrations. The advice and lessons are beautiful and meaningful, and the entire book is a genuinely heartfelt experience. Annette from the Netherlands says, What is the bravest thing you ever said? Ask the boy. Help, said the horse. Gorgeous beautiful black, white brown, white color drawings, really beautiful. For me, though it is not a five-star which is the average rating I think it good reads. Why because it is a bit of super sweet cuteness and morality overkill. This is probably because I'm used to reading dark books. So maybe I am not the target group for this book? But, definitely, a book to leaf through, read the wisdom, be in awe of the beautiful drawings, revisit so keep it close on your table, and be captured by the cute friendship between the boy, the mole. Personally I liked the mole best. Because of the humor in its statements, the fox and the horse in the beautiful drawings. Okay, 3.6 for me. Do you have a favorite saying, ask the boy? Yes, said the mole. What is it? If at first, you don't succeed, have some cake. I see, does it work? Every time. Dem from Ireland says what a beautiful and inspirational book to start 2021 with. A simple and thought-provoking read, where the reader is reminded of the fundamental of goodness and kindness we were all born with. Beautifully illustrated and you can't help but love the characters as they plod along their merry way. A book that old and young can find joy in and I can imagine a mother reading this with her child. I loved the simple little messages that I think we all need reminding of now more so than ever in order to get through the tough times. The book is beautifully illustrated in black calligraphy and watercolor. My favorite quote from the book. Is your glass half empty or half full? Ask the mole. I think I am grateful to have a glass, said the boy. In my opinion, a good book is a gift that keeps on giving. This is a lovely book that will bring a smile to the heart and hearts. C.C. from the United Kingdom says this book is so beautiful it almost makes you want to weep. If you are looking for a thoughtful and stunning book as a present for Christmas, then look no further, it's gorgeous. This is a wonderful story of unlikely friendships and love, which has some fantastic illustrations, some of which are a bit reminiscent of A Shepherd's Winnie the Pooh drawings. The boy first meets the mole and he is adorable, which is something I never thought I'd say about a mole since the little gentleman in black velvet, wreak annual havoc with my lawn. He is an optimist and feels that most things are better for cake. Absolutely. Totally with him. I love all the illustrations, but there are some of the horses that are simply amazing and moving. I love the sentiments of the book and it's one I'll go back to time and time again. What is so clever is its simplicity, which actually makes it very powerful. Just wonderful and I'd give it five million stars. If I could I have provided the sources of this video in the description, please feel free to check them out. Thank you for watching this video, if you liked this video then please subscribe to the channel and share this video.