Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature - by Claire Cock-Starkey (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><i>Lore of the Wild</i> delves into traditional nature folklore from around the world, revealing the influence of trees, plants, insects, birds, animals, and weather on daily life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world.</b> <p/> Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? <p/> Traditional nature folklore can help us understand <b>how our ancestors interacted with the world</b> around them and allows us to view nature from a new perspective. <b>Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations</b> capture the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and cultures from around the world are represented in this comprehensive compendium. <p/><b>In this book, discover the lore of: </b><ul><li>An array of different animals, birds and insects</li><li>All types of flowers, plants and trees</li><li>The weather, sun, moon and stars</li><li>Good and bad omens, and lucky charms</li></ul><i>Lore of the Wild</i> inspires appreciation of different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the natural environment, and is a <b>treasure trove of superstitions, ancient wisdom, and enchanting folktales.</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>"Delightfully discursive look at nature-themed folk wisdom."</b>--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i><br><br><b>"A visual delight."</b> <br> --<b>Kathleen McBroom</b>, <i><b>Booklist</b></i><br><br><b>"Cute and entertaining."</b> <br> --<b>Nancy Call, ¬formerly at Santa Cruz P.L., Aptos, CA</b>, <i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><br><b>"Engaging and informative."</b> <br> --<i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Claire Cock-Starkey</b> is an author who worked with Ben Schott on his hugely successful Miscellanies and Almanacs. She has worked for BBC Radio 4 and written many other miscellanies and fact-filled books on history, libraries, words, books, and museums, including: <i>Penguins, Pineapples and Pangolins</i> (British Library, 2016), <i>The Book Lovers' Miscellany</i> (Bodleian Library Publishing, 2017). She is happiest perched in the British Library reading rooms surrounded by a pile of obscure and fascinating books, researching her next book.</p><p>With over 50K followers on instagram, nomadic illustrator <b>AITCH</b> originally hails from Romania but prefers not to put down roots in any one place; new scenery inspires and invigorates her tactile, folky illustrations and a constant string of exhibitions in cities across the continent pushes her technique further. Her dreamy characters hide among William Morris-esque gardens and bring to mind a bright and bold reincarnation of Victorian melancholy while still retaining a strong sense of her Romanian heritage.</p>
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