The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Why I'd hand it to you

Charlie Mackesy, an artist, tells a simple story of a boy and three animal friends through ink drawings and handwritten lines about kindness, courage, friendship and asking for help. It can be read in minutes and revisited for years. Many people keep it on a coffee table or give it as a gift during hard seasons. To be fair, some readers find it sentimental, like a book of greeting cards, and it has very little story. Your reaction will depend on your taste. For someone going through grief or a hard time, it is a gentle gift.

— Matt Jordan