Beautiful books make unforgettable gifts. This pocketsized treasure is the perfect present for fans of nature language and rich artwork adult and child alikeKindred in spirit to The Lost Words but fresh in its form The Lost Spells introduces a beautiful new set of natural spellpoems and artwork by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.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 The Lost Spells above all celebrates a sense of wonder bearing witness to natures power to amaze console and bring joy.Written to be read aloud painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest field riverbank and also to the heart The Lost Spells 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.Luminously beautiful. An amulet in dark times to be carried like a talisman out into the world where it is very much needed Dara McAnultyA book about spells that succeeds in being spellbinding 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 Books for Keeps