The Lost Words: Spell Songs

This author has created 3 books in this series, along with a wonderfully artistic music CD.....If you are a lover of nature...and enjoy informational and beautifully written books....this series of books is a Must Have for any Library of Children's Books....Absolutely beautiful...I may like these even more than the kids in our family, I never tire of the prose of these beautifully bound and illustrated books....I would say these are geared for 10 and up...but, the music can be appreciated by all ages...and if read out loud and showing them all the intricate things in the illustrations the younger kids always appreciate them....these books are just a bit too beautiful for the younger kids to handle a lot...if you a pristine book person like me...you would not want little hands handling these...but, would want to read them to the little ones until they are old enough to handle their books with care...these are such works of art.

I was already familiar with Spell Songs when I bought this -- I mostly wanted it for the text and art, but it's nice to have a cd of the music as well (although I can see why some reviewers had issues with missing cds -- the disc is just in a cardboard insert at the front of the book, and the book is not sealed in any way, so I can see how it might easily slip out -- fortunately, mine was included). Fair warning, there were two listings for this -- one as a book and one as an audio cd. I bought the book, which included the cd, and as far as I can tell, they are the same product (the book listing was less expensive, though). This is a lovely, complete piece of art that speaks to the heart, composed by a group of people who care deeply about nature and the earth. Absolutely lovely, heartbreaking, and nourishing.

This is a lovely companion to the book, "The Lost Words", but on its own it is absolutely lovely. The CD is a joy to listen to, the book is pleasant to read, and the artwork is exquisite.

Absolutely beautiful songs and exquisite musicianship. Like precious pearls, each one. Haunting, mesmerizing, then cheering and uplifting. After many dozens of listening, it is a clear favorite. Makes my heart ache, and sing.

So many of these songs are marvels of creation. The lyrics are innovative and the music flows so beautifully. The whole CD is mindful of our interconnected world.

Love the book. It transports me to a place of peace and beauty. It's hard to put down.

Its a book about the process and artists involved in making songs to go with the "characters" in The Lost Words. The music is just OK. I will probably just use the beautiful artwork included for art of my own.

Absolutely beautiful. Plan on gifting this

"The Lost Words: Spell Songs" is nothing short of amazing. The book gives insight into the group of outstanding musicians and the songs on the album, with the bonus of all the lyrics to the songs, a few new poems and of course incredible artwork. I've read the1,2 and 3 star reviews and suggest you treat them with the contempt they deserve ... someone called it "narcissistic nonsense" (only Narcissist there is that particular reviewer), another complains that it "isn't pure folk" (presumably he only like singers in Arran jumpers with their finger firmly in their ear). Trust me, the book is informative and beautifully illustrated and the music (please take time to sit listen and digest it properly) will blow you away. Money very well spent. Buy and enjoy .

Whether you like Folk Music, beautiful books, great artistes performing wonderful songs, and a fantastically presented product, The Lost Words has it all. This has been superbly recorded where talented and renowned artistes have come together to put great poems to music. In reality this product should cost four times the price. I have bought several copies to give away as presents. I am an audiophile and play folk guitar at home. So every time I listen to this recording I always enjoy it. It reeks of happiness and bold spirited performances. We are all enjoying ourselves. This is truly great.

This is such a beautiful book, the illustrations are amazing!An amazing gift and thought provoking

The music is as beautiful as the nature it describes. A fabulous companion to the book, The Lost Words. Let's not lose any more words - we need to keep the childlike culture of nature games, rhymes and activities, and the common, picturesque names of common flowers and animals alive. One more generation on, and they may be lost forever. Meanwhile we have this beautiful album and its accompanying words to help us remember!

These spell songs are poems from ‘The lost words’ they are beautiful and essential for all humans to reconnect with Nature at any age. If you are thinking of buying this book, then also have a look at ‘The lost spells’ which was made following the ‘Spell Songs’... have a great journey 🌟