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Always Remember by Charlie Mackesy

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The brand-new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER

‘One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did’

Charlie Mackesy returns to the world that captivated readers everywhere, following the boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse as they wander together once again. This time, the dark clouds are gathering, and the boy must remember everything his friends have taught him to get through the storm.

Each page pairs Mackesy's warm, hand-lettered wisdom with his signature ink illustrations, creating a book meant to be returned to again and again. It's a story about friendship, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

This beautiful hardcover edition is a keepsake in itself, bound in textured blue quarter cloth with a dark blue satin ribbon marker and illustrated endpapers printed on cream, sketchbook-quality paper. It's designed to be held, gifted, and reread.

Whether you're new to these four unlikely friends or have carried The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse with you for years, Always Remember offers the same gentle comfort in a brand-new adventure. It's a reminder that we don't have to face the storm alone.

The brand-new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER

‘One day you’ll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did’

Charlie Mackesy returns to the world that captivated readers everywhere, following the boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse as they wander together once again. This time, the dark clouds are gathering, and the boy must remember everything his friends have taught him to get through the storm.

Each page pairs Mackesy's warm, hand-lettered wisdom with his signature ink illustrations, creating a book meant to be returned to again and again. It's a story about friendship, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

This beautiful hardcover edition is a keepsake in itself, bound in textured blue quarter cloth with a dark blue satin ribbon marker and illustrated endpapers printed on cream, sketchbook-quality paper. It's designed to be held, gifted, and reread.

Whether you're new to these four unlikely friends or have carried The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse with you for years, Always Remember offers the same gentle comfort in a brand-new adventure. It's a reminder that we don't have to face the storm alone.

  • Publisher: Penguin Life

    Title: Always Remember

    Author: Charlie Mackesy

    On Sale Date: October 14, 2025

    ISBN 13: 9780593994825

    ISBN 10: 0593994825

    Format: Hardcover

    Retail Price: $27.00

    BISAC: Self-Improvement & Inspiration

    Page Count: 128

    Dimensions: 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.

  • Charlie Mackesy is a British artist, illustrator, and author who began his career as a cartoonist before illustrating for Oxford University Press. His debut book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, spent more consecutive weeks on the Sunday Times Non-Fiction Chart than any other book and remains a #1 New York Times bestseller, winning both the Waterstones Book of the Year and the Barnes & Noble Book of the Year in translations across more than 50 languages. Its 2023 animated adaptation won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. Mackesy also co-runs Mama Buci, a honey social enterprise in Zambia.

  • Readers are calling it comforting, luminous, and quietly wise:

    • Readers describe Always Remember as the warm hug they didn't know they needed.

    • Many say Mackesy's illustrations make them slow down and breathe for the first time all day.

    • Several reviewers call it the perfect gift for anyone going through a hard season.

    • Longtime fans note it captures the same magic as the original without ever feeling repetitive.

This book is for you if

  • You loved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and want to spend more time with its four unlikely friends.

  • You're looking for a gentle, illustrated book to reach for when life feels heavy.

  • You want a beautifully made hardcover — complete with a satin ribbon and illustrated endpapers — that feels special to give or receive.

  • You appreciate wisdom delivered in small, hand-lettered doses rather than dense chapters.

  • You believe cake, kindness, and good friends can get you through almost anything.

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