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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

2022

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

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension involving a predatory animal and a river accident, but handled very gently.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

A fox hunts the characters briefly, and the fox is caught in a trap, but it is not graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters show the courage to be vulnerable and to act kindly despite their own fears.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Features unique, evocative hand-drawn animation that captures the spirit of the book.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The film includes a horse who is rejected for being different and later accepted, but it does not substantially portray diverse human backgrounds or identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers gentle life lessons and emotional intelligence prompts for younger viewers.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is the core theme and driving force of the narrative.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Strong, positive messages about kindness, vulnerability, self-acceptance, and the importance of friendship.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit exemplary behavior, demonstrating empathy, courage, and unconditional support for one another.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, and what caused that change?
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