The Laddie, the Mowdie, the Tod and the Cuddie: The Animatit Story

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I spent a sunny Autumnal morning reading this book and honestly it could not have been more perfect. What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy. 'Help,' said the horse. 'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up"

Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuth Do you have a favorite saying', asked 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'. I, for instance, am as dark as it´s possible and that´s no swagger pimp stuff, just how I roll. But I still believe that a kind of seemingly naive and unrealistic approach, of making kids better future adults, creates a profound difference to somewhen build utopias. Of course, critics can say that the idealized version of reality will let kids hit the ground even harder, but I think that I made a film wi some freends aboot a laddie, a mowdie, a tod and a cuddie – their journey thegither and the laddie’s search for hame. This is the buik o the film we made. I hope this buik gies ye smeddum and maks ye feel loved.’ - Charlie x This book is so many adjectives: powerful, impactful, lovely, heart warming, comforting, beautifully crafted, brilliant, simply amazing, are just a few that come to mind! 🦊It is like a collection of life quotes but also a reassurance that you matter and that's all it matters. when i first saw this title and cover, i said AWWWWW! and then, over the holiday season, so many people were praising this book in print and in person, i knew i needed to get a copy for myself. OR, to get a copy for greg because - fox - and read it before gifting it to him. because i am a monster. It’s soothing and beautiful without being sappy; it’s prescriptive but never bossy. – THE NEW YORK TIMES 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 a a bit reminiscent of E H Shepard’s Winnie the Pooh drawings.

This is the kind of book that you read in 20 minutes and then immediately hand to 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. if i treat it like a book written in a foreign language, it's great - i can enjoy the pictures, and i can recognize the individual words even though the messages mean nothing to me. 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 confidante. The boy shares his fears, the mole shares advice and his love of cake. The story is so simple, beautiful, and adorned with such gorgeous phraseology and meaningful words that will blow your mind for its simplicity and beauty. The wonderful illustrations are a feast for the eyes and match the dialogue between these 4 adorable characters - perfectly. Best to list some of my favourite quotes that add so much to the meaning of life. I'm sure you will have a list too....

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This book spoke to me. From the beautiful words and gorgeous illustrations, it was a peaceful and heart warming experience. Hive Store Ltd 2020. (hive.co.uk) is registered in England. Company number: 07300106. VAT number: 444950437.

Tell us why you liked or disliked the book; using examples and comparisons is a great way to do this. I turned to my little darling and asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, and she said “... like you – kind”. I still have tears streaming down my face right now. Gnomic and wise… There’s an understated wit and charm on display here that should appeal to all. – FINANCIAL TIMES

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

The BBC One film, releasing on Christmas day will adapt Charlie's soothing drawings into full colour, giving a lovely new dimension to the story. The cast is set to include Tom Hollander as The Mole, Idris Elba as The Fox, Gabriel Byrne as The Horse and newcomer Jude Nicoll as The Boy. a quiet, meaningful collection of comforting thoughts and lovely art. not exactly the most profound of sentiments, but i feel like, if read at the right moment, it really could be quite impactful. It doesn´t downplay serious topics or has any moralizing dramedy soap opera trigger like other genre examples 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?

For me though it is not a 5 star which is the average rating I think at Goodreads, why, because it is a bit a bit of supersweet cuteness and morality overkill. 😊 This is probably because I’m used to read dark books…. So maybe I am not the target group for this book? 😉 Digital Reads A Curse For True Love : the thrilling final book in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series 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.”A lonely little boy befriends a mole who becomes his constant companion and confidante. Finding a fox caught in a snare, they free him and he joins them in their wanderings. When they come across a horse, their quartet is complete. Inseparable companions, they explore together and discuss everything that makes us human, offering advice and lessons that are beautiful in their simplicity. Charlie... This unforgettable book with the memorable title is a book about friendship, kindness, and self-esteem told in the most special of ways. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse is a hopeful book suitable for both young and adult readers. Growing up, my parents always taught me the importance of virtue, hope, love, and friendship; as an adult, constantly faced with growing responsibilities and crushing hardships just seem to make it difficult to remember those messages sometimes. This book made me remember those lessons again; it felt like I was taking a break from the harshness of life for a while. It’s not even the type of book I usually read, but I know I will be reading this to my kid in the future one day. We always want kids and young adults to grow up with kindness and hope in their hearts; bring positive change to the world. But we can’t leave it all to them. We, as an adult, also has a role to play in this. Be the right individual to impart the light of virtue to them. Be grateful, be hopeful, be kind. 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.