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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
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This book is gorgeous, it’s fun, and often whimsical. It uses animals, trees, plants, and other things that inhabit the natural world as the subject matter and creates wonderful poems and illustrations for them. Every poem was at least fun, and many were quite moving. All of the illustrations were beyond incredible, and the word illustrations before every poem were so much fun, I often had to look closely before I figured out the hidden illustration within.
I read this book after its sequel, The Lost Spells, and this was definitely not as good, but still amazing. The poems were shorter and seemingly less developed, but it didn’t take away from the experience; this was still a great book in its own right. If you like nature poetry and beautiful watercolor illustrations, this is definitely one to look into!
It’s also worth noting this book is physically much larger than its successor — 14.5 inches long. I did not expect it to be so large (it won’t even fit on my bookshelf), and I couldn’t find a version that’s shorter. I think it only comes in one size, so if you don’t like huge books, that’s something to take into consideration.
Read in my 3rd year dorm room.
I read this book after its sequel, The Lost Spells, and this was definitely not as good, but still amazing. The poems were shorter and seemingly less developed, but it didn’t take away from the experience; this was still a great book in its own right. If you like nature poetry and beautiful watercolor illustrations, this is definitely one to look into!
It’s also worth noting this book is physically much larger than its successor — 14.5 inches long. I did not expect it to be so large (it won’t even fit on my bookshelf), and I couldn’t find a version that’s shorter. I think it only comes in one size, so if you don’t like huge books, that’s something to take into consideration.
Read in my 3rd year dorm room.
Stunningly beautiful. I am not the target demographic for this book, but even I was surprised by how little I used the "lost words" presented in this book in my everyday vocabulary. I borrowed this book from my university's library but I would like to eventually purchase a copy for myself.
A beautifully illustrated book filled with poetry about the natural world. The six-year-old I had in mind for this is a bit too young, but eight and up (to adults) should find it fascinating. 3.5
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Sooo beautiful with the words and incredible painting
This book is awesome! I read a recommendation for it in the WSJ, which also included its sequel, The Lost Spells. I think I gasped in awe numerous times as I turned the pages to the wonderful illustrations. Some of the alliterative poems are so clever, as well. I could see using a few of them as a readers' theatre-type activity with students, such as the one with Raven, or Otter. Some of the poems might be over the heads of young readers. (I had to look up "conker" myself, and learned a lot about blackberries and bramble.) Having students emulate the process and come up with their own words. poems, and illustrations would be a worthwhile activity. Absolutely you should access the accompanying guide at www.johnmuirtrust.org/initiatives/the-lost-words
And is if the book were not enough in its own right, I listened to part of the audiobook, which was readily available on hoopla. I thought it would be such a loss for someone not to see the illustrations, but the audio has Macfarlane and others reading it, plus sound effects, and it's not rushed, so you can savor the sounds of nature.
And is if the book were not enough in its own right, I listened to part of the audiobook, which was readily available on hoopla. I thought it would be such a loss for someone not to see the illustrations, but the audio has Macfarlane and others reading it, plus sound effects, and it's not rushed, so you can savor the sounds of nature.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced
An absolutely stunning book, worth the hype surrounding it. Beautiful language and illustrations. I thought it might be a bit challenging for my Year 3 class but they allowed the words to wash over them and it extended their vocabulary choices for their own work. We all fell in love with it.