The Lost Spells Book

<p><b>Beautiful books make unforgettable gifts. This pocket-sized treasure is the perfect present for fans of nature, language and rich artwork, adult and child alike!</b><br><br>Kindred in spirit to <i>The Lost Words</i> but fresh in its form, <i>The Lost Spells</i> introduces a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by beloved creative duo <b>Robert Macfarlane</b> and <b>Jackie Morris.</b><br><br>Each "spell" conjures an animal, bird, tree or flower -- from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw -- with which we share our lives and landscapes. Moving, joyful and funny, <i>The Lost Spells</i> above all celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy.<br><br>Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, <i>The Lost Spells</i> summons back what is often lost from sight and care, teaching the names of everyday species, and inspiring its readers to attention, love and care.<br><br><b>'Luminously beautiful. An amulet in dark times, to be carried like a talisman out into the world, where it is very much needed' Dara McAnulty</b><br><br><b>'A book about spells that succeeds in being spell-binding in its own right . . . It already feels like a true classic. Buy one copy for yourself and any others for as many children as you can afford' <i>Books for Keeps</i></b></p>