The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. London: Ebury Press, 2019. First Edition, Limited Issue. Publisher’s quarter burgundy cloth & pictorial paper boards. A fine bright copy.

The first edition, printed exclusively for Waterstones. This Waterstones Special Limited Edition features a special red burgundy cloth binding, a gold ribbon marker and an exclusive extra image.

The unlikely journey between four friends: a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse. Paired with Mackesy’s beautifully poignant quotes and illustrations, the group travel together, navigating difficult terrain, sharing new discoveries and fears, and ultimately overcoming adversities.

On Christmas Eve 2022, an animated adaptation of the book aired on BBC One. It went on to won the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award in March, 2023