The Lost Words: The bestselling, illustrated nature book – an enchanting read for all ages

Saw the exhibition for this book in a museum in Bournemouth when I was on holiday, and loved it. The illustrations were superb and the poems so accurately described the subjects. Also appreciated the ethos, being a lover of nature and a former teacher I am only too aware of how few children ever take a walk in the countryside, and how even fewer can recognise and name even common birds and plants. The book is a wonderful reminder of the exhibition, and does not disappoint. It is a book to treasure and pass on to future generations.

This book was a response to some words, from the world of nature, being dropped from the children's dictionary, to make room for words about technology. So, children may never learn these words - oak, dandelion, adder etc - and so, their world could be shaped by what has been forgotten. Diminished, made poorer. This book is a response to this. The artist & writer have collaborated to show us the world of magic that these words encompass. Both the words & illustrations are of an unusually high level, it is truly beautiful, & can enchant any child or adult. It is a call to speak these words aloud, to "re-mind" ourselves of what we give our attention to, & make the choice to remember what could have been sneakily taken away from our consciousness. I have shown my copy to a number of friends, who have all rushed out to get their own, its that inspiring ! What I also find inspiring is that two thirds of all primary schools have been given a copy, so the great remembering is beginning. A great Christmas present for any artist or wordsmith!

Like other reviewers I heard about this book on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. I ordered it immediately. I was stunned at the size of it when I arrived. It really is big. Big and very beautiful too. Magical is probably the word that sums it up best. Not since Masquerade was published many years ago have I been so entranced by a book. I love that each word has a sort of double spread puzzle page where you try and find the letters, then there is the spell/poem itself with a gorgeous full page illustration and then another double spread of the flower or animal. Don’t take my word for it. Just buy it and treasure it. Books like this rarely come along. I see since I paid £15 for it just over a week ago when it had four reviews that it’s now a bestseller and even better, the price has dropped even further. What are you waiting for? I think I have made a further three sales just showing it to my friends.

This is one of the most beautiful books we as a family have ever read. The illustrations are gorgeous and the text in verse is wonderful. It’s a classic !

Gorgeous book, makes a wonderful gift for little ones. In fact, I must purchase it again for a friend with a new baby x

This is a beautiful book in every sense of the word. Well written, beautifully illustrated and perfectly presented. The only minus is that it has no dust cover and there is a dirty mark on the front of the book, and as my grandchildren will be handling it, there's more than a small risk that there will no doubt be more. A shame when a relatively inexpensive cover would have avoided the problem. Otherwise l would have given 5 stars.

Utterly exquisite. This book has taken my breathe away. I love the poetry, I love the art work. I love the size of the book. It invites you to dive in and be part of it. It is a book for everyone! Well done to the authors and illustrators. Real food for the soul.

A lovely book, beautifully designed

This book is even better than the Amazon website preview shows. It's larger than I expected, with lovely, full page watercolor illustrations. The verse brilliantly evokes the essence of nature. The rhythm and choice of words is delightful. It's "poetry", but not "stuffy". Wish I had a child with which to share this. I'm definitely enjoying it. This is a feel-good book! The shipment was well packaged and arrived 2 weeks earlier than promised.

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A beautiful book.

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the illustrations and the compact nature of the book- perfect for next to the bed and winding down

The art and poetry in the book are wonderful. Reading it slowly and taking your time to enjoy the art and words is well worth your time. I keep coming back to this book over and over again. I got this book mostly for myself, but I also read it with my children.