--- product_id: 48090169 title: "The Lost Words: The bestselling, illustrated nature book – an enchanting read for all ages" price: "€ 46.04" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48090169-the-lost-words-the-bestselling-illustrated-nature-book-an-enchanting store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Nature-inspired spell-poems Stunning original illustrations Award-winning literary art The Lost Words: The bestselling, illustrated nature book – an enchanting read for all ages **Price:** € 46.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Rediscover the magic of lost words and nature’s whispers ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lost Words: The bestselling, illustrated nature book – an enchanting read for all ages - **How much does it cost?** € 46.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48090169-the-lost-words-the-bestselling-illustrated-nature-book-an-enchanting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enchanting Spell-Poems:** Acrostic poems by Robert Macfarlane that bring nature’s magic alive - • **Breathtaking Illustrations:** Jackie Morris’s artwork transforms every page into a visual escape - • **Celebrate Vanishing Nature:** Rekindle childhood wonder with words fading from dictionaries - • **Timeless Gift for All Ages:** Cherished by children and adults alike, perfect for lasting memories - • **Award-Winning Craftsmanship:** Clip Kate Greenaway Medal 2019 winner for exquisite design ## Overview The Lost Words is a bestselling, beautifully illustrated book combining award-winning acrostic poems by Robert Macfarlane and captivating artwork by Jackie Morris. Celebrated with the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal, it revives disappearing nature words to inspire all ages, making it a treasured gift and a cultural movement embraced by schools nationwide. ## Description A timeless, beautifully designed gift for children and adults alike, The Lost Words is a gift that will be pored over and cherished for years to come. All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These are the words of the natural world; Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn, all gone. A wild landscape of imagination and play is rapidly fading from our children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood. It is a joyful celebration - in art and word - of nearby nature and its wonders. With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane and illustrations by Jackie Morris , this enchanting book evokes the irreplaceable magic of language and nature for all ages. *** Discover The Lost Spells, the magical companion book from the creators of a literary phenomenon . *** Praise for The Lost Words : 'The most beautiful and thought-provoking book I've read this year' Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Observer 'Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have made a thing of astonishing beauty' Alex Preston, Observer 'My top book of the year' Susan Hill, 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, Guardian Review: Wonderful book - 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! Review: A truly beautiful book - 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. ## Features - A joyful celebration - in art and word - of nearby nature and its wonders - With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane - Illustrations by Jackie Morris - This enchanting book evokes the irreplaceable magic of language and nature for all ages - Winner of clip kate greenway medal 2019 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,373 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Picture Dictionaries 2 in Children's Dictionaries (Books) 4 in Dictionaries for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,448 Reviews | ## Images ![The Lost Words: The bestselling, illustrated nature book – an enchanting read for all ages - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DgLv2k5GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book *by S***J on 28 November 2020* 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly beautiful book *by C***S on 5 January 2023* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly stunning magical book *by P***N on 14 October 2017* 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Lost Words - The Lost Spells - The Unwinding: and other dreamings --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48090169-the-lost-words-the-bestselling-illustrated-nature-book-an-enchanting](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48090169-the-lost-words-the-bestselling-illustrated-nature-book-an-enchanting) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*