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Random book from our personal library.

2017 rating: ★★★★★

This “spell book” was written & illustrated in response to the Oxford Junior Dictionary dropping 40 common words concerning nature & substituting words of the indoor and virtual (eg. otter vs blog).
The illustrations of 20 of these words with poems are indeed spelled binding.
This book is part of the inspiration of Patti Callahan Henry‘s new book The Story She Left Behind.

Once upon a time words began to vanish from the Latin children, and those were mostly concerning nature, plants, birds and animals. This is the spell book that will bring those lost words back to life.

This is amazing and especially the illustrations.

These nature illustrations are beyond words and Jacki Morris did an incredible job

Re-read 20.04.23 - I listened to the audiobook via library app - BorrowBox,
Still beautiful words/poems/spells. Read for reading challenges.

5/5

Gorgeous watercolor paintings by Jackie Morris! The accompanying poems by Robert MacFarlane are nice, nature poems about the star of each painting. But for me the illustrations are the stars of this book. So glad my library had this!

#ArtfulAugust Day 16: #BookishArt is outstanding in this gorgeous and exquisitely illustrated oversized picturebook.

This was a perfect audiobook to listen to on a bright spring afternoon. Very short but the beautiful nature sounds and poems really had me immersed in the forest atmosphere. I really want the hard copy now as the artwork looks gorgeous!

Lovely picture book of the day #LibraryWork

Gorgeous illustrations and fun poems about the natural world. Created in response to the Oxford Junior Dictionary removing 40 common words about nature and replacing them with modern, virtual words.

*Except eagles, for they are too scary...

😂

Absolutely gorgeous book! Love the pages where you had to puzzle out the animals and then it leads to poetry and back to beautiful images.

What a fantastic audiobook! So glad that I found it for the #BookRiotReadHarderChallenge2021, “Read a book of nature poems.” Listening to this book, I felt like I was in the middle of a forest surrounded by wildlife. And every so often, a beautiful voice would read a poem. Absolutely captivating! The print version looks beautiful as well. I may have to purchase it to enjoy the artwork. 5/5⭐️

Paused book 7 to read book 8.
I will most likely get to 24 and surpass it!
I still want to read the second selection for the #24in48GroupRead . #24in48

I listened to it and followed with the printed book. It was a lovely experience.

I think this book is lovely. #BonBonCat seems to agree! #24in48 #CatsOfLitsy

A BEAUTIFUL book of nature poems 😍📚 Read as part of the Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2021 #readharderchallenge2021 @bookriot 5/5

“The Lost Words” is a beautiful audiobook, narrated by a selection of famous voices. I enjoyed this collection of poetry, but I can‘t help but feel that the print book would have made for a more magical read. It‘s 3 stars from me.

My full review is up on my blog now 📚

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

1. The Poisonwood Bible
2. I love the dandelion on the cover of The Lost Words!
3. I have a purple shamrock that has moved several house with us several times happily, a few aloes because they seem to multiply like stink and a hellebore type plant that I just can't stop being amazed about because after 1 month it is still alive!

Oh the otters! So clearly present and accounted for. Oxford children's dictionary got it remarkably wrong.

It's taken me longer to ponder this book than it would have if my kiddos were still small. it's a rainy day lamenting yet delighted sort of book.

The book is obviously a labour of love for the lost words and for our kids. I admire someone who can act on their belief and passion. And when they can do it in such a talented, tender way..💓 💗

So this just rocketed to the top of my must have list...

https://www.brainpickings.org/2019/06/17/the-lost-words-macfarlane-morris/

Pure magic! An outstanding book in form, concept, and execution!

Daily deal on Audible. I loved this.

Beautiful illustrations, brilliant poems (or "summoning spells", as the author calls them), an overall concept that includes word find puzzles and acrostics. Cannot begin to say how much I love this magnificent book.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/02/the-lost-words-robert-macfarlane-j...
#wordsmatter #poetry

This is a lovely bit of whimsy. Very soothing to listen to on audio, and a nice way to get your nature fix in the middle of winter.

Not a book to read, but rather a book to gaze at. Nonetheless, recommended. Such a gorgeous book, from A to Z!

Beautiful new bi- annual journal ... with an emphasis on connecting your people with nature, so important as our planets future guardians.

“ Studies show children are better at identifying Pokemon characters than real animals and plants” Robert Macfarlane

3 ARCs & 2 Prime Reads.
what the heck am I doing I don't have the time
She said, staunchly refusing to adult

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Wayyyyyy beyond 5⭐️ and worth every penny! It‘s like stepping into a museum.

I was leaving the library when I spotted this much-tweeted ode to nature ... I hadn't realised its such a large book! Not that that was any deterrent ;p

February was a small reading month. Having slumped for about 2 weeks during it though I don't think I did too badly. My favourite this month was The Lost Words. The worst was sadly Strata by Pratchett. #februarywrapup

What a stunning book! Thanks for the recommendation @miralunasbooknook

I want to buy a copy for my niece too.

#AllAges. This oversize picture book of acrostic nature poetry, with sumptuous illustrations by Jackie Morris, celebrates words—from acorn to wren—that have been cut from the Oxford Junior Dictionary, and it would make a lovely gift. A portion of royalties will go to Action for Conservation, a charity inspiring young people to take action for the natural world.

Magpie Manifesto
Argue Every Toss!
Gossip, Bicker, Yak and Snicker All Day Long!
Pick a Fight in an Empty Room!
Interrupt, Interject, Intercept, Intervene!
Every Magpie for Every Magpie against Every Other
Walking Flying Swimming Creature on the Earth!

#poetrychallenge2018

Kingfisher: the colour-giver, fire-bringer, flame-flicker, river‘s quiver.

This is a book featuring nature words that have disappeared from the Oxford Junior Dictionary (acorn, bluebell, ivy, willow, raven etc). The font used for each feature word has letter elements that have disappeared. I love this attention to detail in the book design. ❤️

The artwork in this oversize picture book is by Jackie Morris and includes lots of gold leaf. Some of the printed text is in gold-coloured ink. It is such a beautiful book of nature poetry!

#poetrychallenge2018

Dandelion

Dazzle me, little sun-of-the-grass!
And spin me, tiny time-machine!
Now no longer known as
Dent-de-lion, Lion‘s Tooth or Windblow,
Evening Glow, Milkwitch or Parachute, so
Let new names take root, thrive & grow,
I would make you some, such as
Bane of Lawn Perfectionists
Or Fallen Star of the Football Pitch
or Scatterseed, but
Never would I call you only, merely, simply, ‘weed.‘

#poetrychallenge2018

Toddler just asked to read 'the big book' 😄 put it on his knee for scale. Its the same length as his legs!

I read this book to my son before bed. I ordered it to cheer myself up and for my sons to remember and hear words from nature that have been taken from the OJD. I only paid £10 on Amazon.
I cannot do this book justice. It's A3 size to start, which makes the illustrations even more beautiful. Here's a link to the Goodreads reviews, read the 5🌟 ones, then buy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34837005-the-lost-words?ac=1&from_search=tru...

I‘m loving this oversize picture book that celebrates words—like ‘bluebell‘—that have been removed from a children‘s dictionary.

Rustle of grass, sudden susurrus, what
the eye misses:
For adder is as adder hisses.

#Poetrychallenge2018