The Lost Words

In "The Lost Words," Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris explore the notable absence of nature-related terms that were removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary in 2007. Highlighting the shift from outdoor experiences to digital language, the authors create a spell book to revive 20 of these lost words, like acorn and bluebell, inviting both children and adults to reconnect with the natural world. This captivating work aims to celebrate the importance of everyday nature and has sparked a movement to re-wild childhood across multiple regions.