The film won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. In his acceptance speech, Mackesy dedicated the award to “the kind people in the world—the ones who don’t fit in, who feel lost, who are looking for home.”
In a world that tells you to go faster, be tougher, and need less, Charlie Mackesy’s little book dares to say: Stop. You are already worthy. Let us walk together in the snow. a book called the boy the mole the fox and the horse
The characters frequently discuss the importance of being kind to oneself. The Mole, obsessed with cake, often serves as a vessel for simple wisdom, noting that "being kind to yourself is one of the greatest kindnesses." The film won the 2023 Academy Award for
At its heart, the story is deceptively simple. A boy (representing curiosity and our inner child) gets lost in a snowstorm. He meets a mole (enthusiasm, hunger for life, and cake). Together, they find a fox (trauma, silence, and guardedness) caught in a trap. They free him. Later, they meet a horse (wisdom, power, and hidden tears)—the largest and most majestic of the group, who also happens to be the most vulnerable. Let us walk together in the snow
is a bestselling modern fable written and illustrated by British artist Charlie Mackesy . First published in October 2019, the book features a series of delicate ink-and-watercolor sketches accompanied by handwritten snippets of conversation that explore themes of friendship, kindness, and self-acceptance. It has resonated globally, translated into over 55 languages and adapted into an Oscar-winning short film. Quick Facts Author/Illustrator: Charlie Mackesy Release Date: October 2019 Genre: Illustrated fable, graphic novel