Illustrations by British artist Charlie Mackesy, commissioned before he received acclaim for his best-selling 2019 book, are ...

Through his marvelous illustrations, Charlie Mackesy is sending us a message about the meaning of life, the importance of love and empathy towards one another: “Always remember you matter ...

Charlie’s book centres on a boy and three animals: a mole (upbeat), a fox (cautious) and a horse (wise). Charlie says the animals came to him throughout his life, beginning when he was a boy.

Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy dedicated his drawings to the people on the front line battling against Covid-19. His messages of hope can be seen around the UK – from hospitals to schools and t-shirts.