An ode to innocence and kindness telling about life lessons that has already won the hearts of more than a million readers. The book tells about the friendship between an inquisitive boy, a hungry mole full of zest for life, a fox taught to be wary by the guards, and a wise, gentle horse. All four discover the wide world. They ask each other questions. They go through storms on the way. He is learning to love. This universal, kind story is intended for all readers regardless of age.