In 2007, the Oxford Junior Dictionary chose to drop a couple score of words having to do with nature, such as acorn, raven, and otter, in order to make room for more “modern” terms, such as blog, chatroom, and database. This hefty (12” x 18”, 4 pound) book is the author and artist’s response to this decision. They seek, gorgeously, to bring these nature terms back to life through intricate drawings and lovely poetry. Obviously meant to be shared with children, although you’ll need a strong pair of arms, it is also a delight for adults. The deepening divide between contemporary children and the natural world is a great concern to many, including me. Like Last child in the woods, it eloquently makes a case for the importance of our connection to nature if we are to be fully human. 128 pp.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The lost words, by Robert Macfarlane (Author), Jackie Morris (Illustrator)
In 2007, the Oxford Junior Dictionary chose to drop a couple score of words having to do with nature, such as acorn, raven, and otter, in order to make room for more “modern” terms, such as blog, chatroom, and database. This hefty (12” x 18”, 4 pound) book is the author and artist’s response to this decision. They seek, gorgeously, to bring these nature terms back to life through intricate drawings and lovely poetry. Obviously meant to be shared with children, although you’ll need a strong pair of arms, it is also a delight for adults. The deepening divide between contemporary children and the natural world is a great concern to many, including me. Like Last child in the woods, it eloquently makes a case for the importance of our connection to nature if we are to be fully human. 128 pp.
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