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

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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. 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! 🦊

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? 😉

I really think this will be the perfect gift for those you want to share a message of encouragement or love with. It’s similar to Winnie the Pooh in its content but not so much in narrative or illustration. This will be one you won't be able to forget. 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 wunnerfu wark o ert and a wunnerfu windae intae the human hert.' - Richard Curtis on The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse It doesn´t downplay serious topics or has any moralizing dramedy soap opera trigger like other genre examples I spent a sunny Autumnal morning reading this book and honestly it could not have been more perfect.

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.... I love how loose his line work is, and the way he changes his media. Paired with his use of certain colors, this is a gorgeous work of art!Special thanks to my Patrons on Patreon for giving me extra support towards my passion for reading and reviewing! 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. My reason for sharing this personal and touching moment is this. I want to share a book with you that just blew me away, not just the personal experience. So please buy this book and if you have a child in your family circle, then read it with them or let them read it to you. Equally, you will not be disappointed if you decide to read on your own - whatever age you are. It is so beautiful and magical and is now one of my favourite books of all time – and it’s a children’s, adults and everyone book. However, I do agree with the views on the font. This will make it harder for younger children to read. Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.

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... It’s soothing and beautiful without being sappy; it’s prescriptive but never bossy. – THE NEW YORK TIMES 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. This book spoke to me. From the beautiful words and gorgeous illustrations, it was a peaceful and heart warming experience. 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. Sometimes 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.I have been looking for a book to read since yesterday to give me the feeling of a long, warm hug. I thought I needed a sad book. But that didn't work. My fever got worse and I just couldn't focus. 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. Tell us why you liked or disliked the book; using examples and comparisons is a great way to do this.