Author:Ben Rothery
Perfect for animal-lovers everywhere! A beautiful, large-format crossover book for all ages, this is the book natural-history illustrator Ben has wanted to read since he was a child. Facts and descriptions provide insight into a curated collection of birds and animals - some endangered and some less so - told from the perspective of a detail-obsessed illustrator. Fun to read together or independently, let the secrets of the animals on our planet come to life in vibrant detail.
'This is my love letter to Planet Earth; a celebration of her hidden species, from the bold and the beautiful to the interesting but ugly. And while not a complete list, I hope that these few give a glimpse of the outstanding diversity of nature' - Ben Rothery
Sensational Butterflies is also available.
The poems are beautiful, insightful and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny; and together with the vivid artwork, wild creatures are brought to life. A beautiful volume sure to be treasured by nature lovers of all ages.
—— iThe most beautiful and thought-provoking book I've read this year
—— Observer on 'The Lost Words'Gorgeous to look at and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic and scope of language
—— Guardian on 'The Lost Words'A breathtaking book. Jackie Morris has created something that you could spend all day looking at... Accessible and magical
—— New Statesman on 'The Lost Words'Gilded and glorious, one of the year's loveliest books for all ages over 10
—— The Sunday Times on 'The Lost Words'offers bold, lively artwork, spirited characters and a playful story
—— Daily Express