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The Lost Words Hardcover – Illustrated, October 2, 2018

by Robert Macfarlane (Author), Jackie Morris (Illustrator)

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In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary ― widely used in schools around the world ― was published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around forty common words concerning nature had been dropped. Apparently they were no longer being used enough by children to merit their place in the dictionary. The list of these “lost words” included acorn, adder, bluebell, dandelion, fern, heron, kingfisher, newt, otter, and willow. Among the words taking their place were attachment, blog, broadband, bullet-point, cut-and-paste, and voice-mail. The news of these substitutions ― the outdoor and natural being displaced by the indoor and virtual ― became seen by many as a powerful sign of the growing gulf between childhood and the natural world.

Ten years later, Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris set out to make a “spell book” that will conjure back twenty of these lost words, and the beings they name, from acorn to wren. By the magic of word and paint, they sought to summon these words again into the voices, stories, and dreams of children and adults alike, and to celebrate the wonder and importance of everyday nature. The Lost Words is that book ― a work that has already cast its extraordinary spell on hundreds of thousands of people and begun a grass-roots movement to re-wild childhood across Britain, Europe, and North America.

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128 pages
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English
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Anansi International
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October 2, 2018
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11 x 0.75 x 14.81 inches
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1487005385
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978-1487005382
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PRAISE FOR ROBERT MACFARLANE, JACKIE MORRIS, AND THE LOST WORDS

FINALIST, WAINWRIGHT PRIZE

"Stylish and melancholy, The Lost Words is a book to savour." -- Wall Street Journal

"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

"My top book of the year." -- Spectator

"Gorgeous to look at and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic of language - and its scope." -- Jeanette Winterson

"The most beautiful and thought-provoking book I've read this year." -- Frank Cottrell-Boyce

"A breathtaking book." -- New Statesman

"Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have made a thing of astonishing beauty." -- Alex Preston

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PRAISE FOR ROBERT MACFARLANE, JACKIE MORRIS, AND THE LOST WORDS

FINALIST, WAINWRIGHT PRIZE

“A gorgeous book!” ― @MargaretAtwood

“Art, verse, and nature are combined with entertaining elegance in The Lost Words . . . 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

“Stylish and melancholy, The Lost Words is a book to savour.” ― Wall Street Journal

“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

“My top book of the year.” ― Spectator

“Gorgeous to look at and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic of language - and its scope.” ― Jeanette Winterson

“The most beautiful and thought-provoking book I've read this year.” ― Frank Cottrell-Boyce

“A breathtaking book.” ― New Statesman

“Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have made a thing of astonishing beauty.” ― Alex Preston

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anansi International; Illustrated edition (October 2, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1487005385
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1487005382
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.75 x 14.81 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #12,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6 in Nature Poetry (Books)
- #11 in Etymology (Books)
- #19 in Plant & Animal Art (Books)

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Joann J. Carlson

Most amazing book ever!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018

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This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever purchased...I bought it for my granddaughter and it is so beautiful I have to have on for myself.....

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Leonard Jacobs

Fantastic book about an important subject

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018

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How the natural world is being replaced by a digital virtual world. Told ingeniously by poetry and artful paintings. An important book for children, their parents, and educators. Highly recommended.

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cat

Beautiful book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019

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OMG! Where to start?? I can't believe children no longer know these words! How did that happen?? I love the format of the illustrations leading up to the poems. Just beautiful! BTW, this is a seriously over-sized book! Good browser for the coffee table. I think this would make a great series! I'd be buying them all!

36 people found this helpful

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Little Jo 2842

Such A Beautiful Book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019

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As I was reading a review of this book somewhere online, I knew a friend of mine would love it. Found the book here and I sent it to her. And she did indeed love it! The poetry, the artwork, and the idea of it, 'lost words'.
Sent the book to my sister, and she also loved it. It is so well made, a richness and quality in the size, the paper and print, and the binding.
Now I have a copy of my own and what a beautiful book! This is a treasure!
And I really hope John Macfarlane continues on this journey, and finds more lost words to share with us.

23 people found this helpful

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CivilEyes

Stunning

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019

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This book is a thing of beauty and an important call to our natural world in the form of words and absolutely stunning illustrations. I intend to buy another as a gift.

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Vautrin

Beautiful in every way.

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019

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The lost words are the names of plants and animals that have been removed from earlier editions of a well-known dictionary for children, words such as raven and otter. The author and illustrator want to re-wild the children. Each word comes with a poem and a painting. If read aloud to a child (or adult) by a sensitive person, while both look at the pictures, the result is enchanting.

Those who say the book is too large are simply bonkers. The paintings are mesmerizing. Those who say the poems are too obscure for children simply don't know how to read poetry to children. Children are wired for the music in poetry.

"Rock rasps, what are you?
I am Raven! Of the blue-black jacket and the
boxer's swagger, stronger and older than peak
and than boulder, raps Raven in reply."

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John Sprague

Absolutely lovely living book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2018

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An absolute work of art. Bought for my English teaching mother in law and she loved it. Plans to use it in her classroom

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J. Dunnett

Beautiful art work - Lost Words is a winner

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019

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I bought this book for my grandson, it is going to be staying at Granny's house so we can share it. The art work is stunning. This book evokes memories of my childhood and the beautifully illustrated books we used to get. Just paging through it is a joy.

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sally-Anne cooper

Beautiful but lacked content !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2019

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The book is beautiful and the illustrations fabulous . However , the content is too sparse and certainly in this large hardback format , too expensive for me ! It can be read in minutes , and then it over with .

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Louise Pattison

Lost for Words!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2020

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This is a most beautiful book, to look at and to read. Its a tragedy that so many of our wonderful words have been assigned to the "out of date" pile. Kingfisher, Acorn, Conker, Newt... these are all part of our countryside in the UK.

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Christine L.

GREAT!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2019

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Purchased for my daughter who has mild learning difficulty and she was delighted with this, would certainly recommend!!!!!!

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Jeff Fleming

speedy delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2021

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This was a present and went down well!

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MrsP

Spell binding

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2021

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Beautiful images conjured up by emotive words

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