6/2/2023 0 Comments The lost spells book review![]() ![]() A book in which every page seems like an act of love." - Herald "A breathtaking book." - New Statesman "A sumptuous, nostalgic ode to a disappearing landscape." - Kirkus Reviews "This union of natural history, poetry, art, and whimsy is, indeed, a truly enchanting all-ages book of life to contemplate, read aloud, and share." - Booklist "Utterly enchanting, it's a celebration of nature - but also language itself. This giant tome contains not only beautiful illustrations but a haunting series of poems that read like a summoning back of the wild. The Lost Words is a beautiful book and an important one." - Observer "One of the most striking and poignant picture books of the season. ![]() a book combining meticulous wordcraft with exquisite illustrations deftly restores language describing the natural world to the children's lexicon. with stunning artwork made with watercolour and gold leaf, and poems on words ranging from 'acorn' to 'wren.'" - PEI Guardian "Stylish and melancholy, The Lost Words is a book to savour." - Wall Street Journal "My top book of the year." - Spectator "Sumptuous. This large, quality hardcover allows words and watercolour to shine and results in a work that can be left open at any page to stunning effect." - Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW "A gorgeous coffee-table book. ![]() PRAISE FOR ROBERT MACFARLANE, JACKIE MORRIS, AND THE LOST WORDS: Winner, CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Finalist, Wainwright Prize "A gorgeous book!" - "Every page is enthralling." - New York Times "Art, verse, and nature are combined with entertaining elegance in The Lost Words. ![]()
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