I put two starts instead of one just because of the illustrations. I'm really disappointed with this book; I feel it's superficial and full of vain wisdom.

Beautiful messages, but I was bored out of my mind.

This book is so beautiful. We started it before bed intending to spread it out over a few days and finished it. Lovely story for my 6 year old.

A bit cliché at times, this book has a special place in my heart. The story is simply one about a boy, mole, fox and horse getting through life. Facing hardships and getting through them. It is filled with beautiful illustrations and quotes. A must-read.
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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Loveable characters: Yes
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Someone on a podcast a while ago (I believe it was Griffin McElroy) said that anytime he needed a gift for a kid, or expecting parents he got them this book. I think children's literature is very special and thus I bought a copy of this a while ago but was frankly sort of afraid to read it.

I got into therapy for the first time this year and while it would be easy for me to dismiss this book as cheesy or pandering it says a lot of things that I wish I had heard many years ago. I can imagine how much light it has brought to others who see so much of that damn fox in themselves.

I will be giving copies of this to the adults I love because I think it's maybe more important for some of us to hear.
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