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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

AnimationFamilyDramaAdventure

Directed by Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy

The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home. From TMDB

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is a 2022 animation family drama film, directed by Peter Baynton and Charlie Mackesy, starring Jude Coward Nicoll, Tom Hollander and Idris Elba.

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  • Julie Butcher 🌴 @juliebutcher.bsky.socialBluesky · May 18, 2025

    "Sometimes just getting up and carrying on is brave and magnificent." ~ Charlie Mackesy, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" ⭐🌱 Wishing you a brave and joyful Sunday, gardening lovelies! #Bloomscrolling🌺 #FlowerReport🌹#StunDay ☀️ #GardeningZone10a 🐝

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  • Kirpal Singh @kirpalsingh.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2025

    Isn't it odd , we can only see our outsides. But nearly everything happens on the inside? Movie 🎥📽️: The Boy, the Mole , the Fox and the Horse (2022) Director: Peter Baynton & Charlie Mackesy 🌳 🌿 after rain 🌧️ 🍀 (Photo by Kirpal)

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  • Kirpal Singh @kirpalsingh.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 29, 2025

    When the big things feel out of control, Focus on what you love right under your nose. This storm will pass. Movie: The Boy the Mole The Fox and the Horse (2022) Director: Charlie Mackesy and Peter Baynton 🌳 🌳 🏔️ 🏔️ 💙 (Photo by Kirpal Singh)

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  • Koffie Kobold - Gnollsome Adventures! @bemusedbehemoth.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 31, 2025

    I'm not one for 'affirmation' books but everything about The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse continues to move me.

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  • Lone Star Blue 💙 @kmontes.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 1, 2025

    “Being kind to yourself is one of the greatest kindnesses” ~The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy With so much hatred, it’s more important than ever to cultivate kindness. I admit that I’m struggling - overcome with anger. Am I alone? #kindness #CharlieMackesy

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  • Kirpal Singh @kirpalsingh.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2025

    -What do you want to be when you grow up? -Kind Movie 🎥📽️: The Boy, the Mole , the Fox and the Horse (2022) Director: Peter Baynton & Charlie Mackesy 🌇 🚁💙 ☁️ (Photo by Kirpal Singh)

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  • Kirpal Singh @kirpalsingh.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 15, 2025

    "What is the bravest thing you've ever said ?" The boy asks. The horse replies, "Help". "Asking for help isn't giving up; said the horse. It's refusing to give up." Movie 🎥: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) Director: Peter Baynton and Charlie Mackesy 🌇 🌊 💙 (Photo by Timer ⏳📱)

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  • Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 4, 2026

    The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy is not a cookbook. Please don't make the same mistake I made.

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  • BERGΛMΛX @bergamax.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2025

    Good morning! The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse; 2022 Director: Charlie Mackesy

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  • Adam Rifkin 🐼 @ifindkarma.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 15, 2026

    “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Kind.” “What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” “Help. Asking for help isn’t giving up. It’s refusing to give up.” “Life is difficult but you are loved … and you bring … things no one else can, so hold on.” The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

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  • Carla Francome @carlafrancome.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 23, 2024

    Guys, Thursday night was one of the most special evenings I’ve had in a long time so I wanted to tell you about it. I met the author of “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse”, and heard more about how the book came about, and it was pretty emotional! It was the 20th birthday … 1/9

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  • Debbie @hecatesgirl.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2025

    "Sometimes I worry that you'll all realize I'm ordinary," said the boy. "Love doesn't need you to be extraordinary," said the mole. From The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

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  • CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast 🎙️ 🏳️‍🌈 Over 1.5 Million Listens! @fallout76podcast.comBluesky · Dec 6, 2024

    Everyone and I mean everyone should watch "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" on Apple TV. It's a beautiful, life affirming story with every single line a mantra to reframe your thinking.

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  • Vox Draco @voxdraco.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 6, 2025

    If you have ever struggled with depression or mental health in general, hell even if you haven't, please go watch "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" I saw it two days ago and I was in tears several times. It's a very beautiful short movie.

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  • Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 1, 2025

    "Always remember, you are enough, just as you are." 🎬 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

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  • Crow Hellum @crowtoed.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 19, 2025

    Me: How affirming and beautiful The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse was! What animation, what voice direction! Also me: I have a crush on Gabriel Byrne horse now.

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  • djames1968 @djblackbear1968.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 4, 2025

    Apple is free this weekend. Be sure to watch this beautiful short film: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

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  • KarenM (Sussex Squad) @karensussex.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 15, 2025

    The book mentioned by Meghan on #ConfessionsOfAFemaleFounder with Reshma Saujani is "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy. www.amazon.com/Boy-Mole-Fox...

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  • Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 13, 2024

    It's #buyastrangerabook day. It's also World Kindness day. What a combo! And @addiebabe.bsky.social would like to celebrate by buying someone a copy of "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse" by Charlie Mackesy for someone. If you're UK based and would like, it, get in touch!

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  • Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 19, 2026

    Peter Baynton, the Oscar-winning co-director of 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse,' has signed on to direct Apple's animated feature adaptation of 'Little Santa.' www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

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  • LawsonSpace @lawsonspace.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 4, 2026

    “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Asked the mole. “Kind,” said the boy.~ Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

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  • Andy "Aethan" French @aethan.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 8, 2024

    Watched The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse again. I think it's beautiful that it's a story about being tender and vulnerable and loving with an all male set of characters and voices. Not enough media gives boys and men permission to be those things.

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  • Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2025

    I had saved up The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse to watch when I was feeling rough, and the art is just so beautiful. And its so...lovely.

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  • Kimber Johnson @kimberjohnson.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2026

    #OscarsMonth #filmsky #moviesky Day 24 - X (Any film/nominee with X in title/name) The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) — Best Animated Short

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  • ❤️🏳️‍🌈🐾Ember Darkpaw🐾🏳️‍🌈❤️ @prowlingpaws.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 7, 2026

    My #LastFourWatched 🙂 -The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse (Beautiful film) -Spotlight (the fact that the church has gotten away with this for so long and still does is infuriating and depressing. Those poor kids.) -Cabaret (one of my favorite musicals) -The Thing (first watch and love it)

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  • SWitchKat (She/Persephone) 🕯️🍂🎃 @switchkat13.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 7, 2025

    We all need a dose of this in our lives. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

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  • Rev. Johanna Banana @johannabanana.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2026

    My 88 All Time Favorite Books: 67. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse (2019). Children’s literature/Illustrated literature/Fantasy. Author/Illustrator: Charlie Mackesy #booksky #CharlieMackesy #masterpiece #illustrated #childrenslit

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  • Megan Frampton 🤷🏻‍♀️ @meganf.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

    Last night we watched The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse (I added the Oxford comma). It was such a lively, lovely film.

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  • Rob Dyson ✍️ 📼 🎧 @robdysonpr.ukBluesky · Dec 8, 2024

    Been a bad month, and been sick, and by chance just watched 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' on TV, and I was not prepared for the emotional punch it dealt me.

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  • eminemerald fennell @fireh9lly.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 2, 2026

    The show isn't perfect, I would have preferred a few less scenes which were written like they were out of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. But it is a show that was created by an auteur in the knowledge it was going to change people's lives and deserves the love it's getting

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  • 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🇩🇪💙🌊 @dianecarol.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2026

    "What's your best discovery?" asked the mole. "That I'm enough as I am,"said the boy. - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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  • Oliver Mills @olivermills.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 13, 2025

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is one of the worst kids books I've ever read. It's a Live Love Laugh sign in book form.

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  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝 @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 21, 2023

    The Sunday Times Bestsellers List — the UK’s definitive book sales chart (August 20th, 2023). cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/1514733 > General hardbacks: > 1. Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken > 2. Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad > 3. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith > 4. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy > 5. 8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty > 6. Menopausing by Davina McCall & Naomi Potter > 7. The Extra Mile by Kevin Sinfield…

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  • TotallyNo @totallyno.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 16, 2026

    Some fan art for 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse' by Charlie Mackesy. I love the vibes of the story! #booksky #kidlitart #art #digitalart

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  • Saoirse Doyle- Sweet Dreams celebration🍓🍰😴 @ladyofart123.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2026

    Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order No explanations,no reviews,just covers Day 7: "the boy,the mole,the fox and the horse" #BookSky #BookChallenge #20Books #TheBoyTheMoleTheFoxAndTheHorse #CharlieMackesy

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  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse @uutraversecity.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 25, 2026

    "One day you'll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did." From -The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Book by Charlie Mackesy

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  • LisaMWatki @lisamwatki.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

    “Sometimes your mind plays tricks on you. It can tell you you're no good, that it's all hopeless. But remember this, you are loved, and important, and bring to this world things no one else can. So hold on.” Charlie Mackesy - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

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  • Debbie @hecatesgirl.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 28, 2025

    "One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things" From The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

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  • Annapolitatiana @annapolitatiana.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 3, 2025

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse. It’s also a book

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  • Josiah @joesighyuh.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 22, 2024

    25 Days of Christmas Movies! Day 21: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

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  • Margo Donohue @brooklynmargo.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 17, 2024

    #nowwatching “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy for the “Book Vs. Movie” podcast. ❣️🥲

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  • Blaze @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 21, 2023

    The Sunday Times Bestsellers List — the UK’s definitive book sales chart (August 20th, 2023). cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/1514733 > General hardbacks: > 1. Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken > 2. Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad > 3. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith > 4. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy > 5. 8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty > 6. Menopausing by Davina McCall & Naomi Potter > 7. The Extra Mile by Kevin Sinfield…

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  • Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @[email protected]Mastodon · Dec 25, 2022

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is one of my favorite books. It’s part of my #SelfCare and #MentalHealth program. I watched the updates on the animated production on Instagram, and have so looked forward to today’s debut. It did not disappoint, and will now be part of my holiday rotation. CW: Be prepared for some very big feels. ❤️ https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/the-boy-the-mole-the-fox-and-the-horse/ #JoinIn #TheBoyTheMoleTheFoxAndTheHorse #YouAreNotAlone #YouAreLoved

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  • The Delightfully Dark @thedlitefullydark.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 17, 2026

    #writestuff I could see any continuation of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse being a confidence inspiring book.

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  • franklyme24.bsky.social @franklyme24.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2025

    "If at first you don't succeed, have some cake." The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

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  • EPZ379 @epz379.comBluesky · Oct 22, 2025

    In 2023, our group sat down and watched 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' and we were so enamored by it. This short film did such a captivating rendition of the Found Family trope that was just so heartwarming. Remember that you are loved, Doodlers! Happy #dontinktwice!

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  • Angie🦋🚫👑📎 @aes14.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 11, 2025

    An inspiring quote from Charlie Mackesy, author of the Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.

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  • Wren 💙 @wrenkh.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2025

    That makes me think of Charlie Mackesy's 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse'

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  • Keekim P @keekim.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 1, 2025

    I read 6 books in January. I am pleased. - Dressing for the afterlife by Maria Taylor - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charles Mackesy - The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway - Believe Me by Susie Izzard - The Stranger by Albert Camus - Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

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  • Margo Donohue @brooklynmargo.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 18, 2024

    Out now on @bookversusmovie.bsky.social #Movies #Inspiration #CharlieMackesy "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" brooklynfitchick.com/2024/11/book...

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  • Al Haddrell @ukhadds.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 22, 2025

    This is from “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”. It’s a great Christmas special, give it a watch if you’re looking for a pick me up youtu.be/Fbdem4g_LEc?...

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  • LisaMWatki @lisamwatki.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 14, 2025

    This storm is making me tired," said the boy. "Storms get tired too," said the horse. "So hold on," The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.

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  • Daniel A. Sheridan @handle.invalidBluesky · Oct 11, 2025

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy youtu.be/Fbdem4g_LEc

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  • CoolKaios☀️🔞 @coolkaios.bsky.socialBluesky · May 7, 2025

    Sometimes I wish I could post more...or that I was more charismatic and outgoing...but to be honest I don't always know what to say... So...let me recommend this movie...it's like #chickensoupforthesoul #soul #movie #bluesky "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse"

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  • Hedda T Bear @wellthumbed.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 24, 2024

    Is Aziraphale just mole from The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse? Brave despite adversity, anxious, unable to say “I love you” but saying it in other ways. Is highly motivated by cake.

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  • baresannheten.bsky.social @baresannheten.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

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  • Margo Donohue @brooklynmargo.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 14, 2024

    Coming up on the Book Vs. Movie podcast, Charlie Mackesy's "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse." #inspiration youtu.be/fO_FAEargR8

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  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝 @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 21, 2023

    The Sunday Times Bestsellers List — the UK’s definitive book sales chart (August 20th, 2023). General hardbacks: 1. Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken 2. Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad 3. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith 4. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy 5. 8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty 6. Menopausing by Davina McCall & Naomi Potter 7. The Extra Mile by Kevin Sinfield 8. Outlive by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford 9. Manifest by Roxie…

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  • Cassidy Curtis @otherthingsMastodon · Mar 13, 2023

    Really happy to see the Academy recognize so much fresh, original, meaningful, relevant filmmaking this year. #Oscars2023 #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce #WomenTalking #TheBoyTheMoleTheFoxAndTheHorse #PinocchioMovie

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  • Sir Game of Bunker 🔜NewGame @gamesinabunker.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 5, 2026

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charles Mackesy Delightful little storybook, uplifting and joyful. Heart fuel. 8/10

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