<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 i