Words to Love a Planet : An Illustrated Dictionary of Language, Landscape and Life

Words to Love a Planet is a beautifully illustrated and culturally diverse dictionary of words from a wide variety of languages, offering new ways to consider our lives, our landscapes and our ways of loving both people and planet – from New York Times bestselling author Ella Frances Sanders.

<p><b>From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Lost in Translation</i> comes a beautifully illustrated dictionary that reconnects us to nature, time and place.</b><br><br>This heartfelt collection <b>celebrates the poetry of language</b> and the quiet power of noticing. Motivated by a deep care for both words and the world, Sanders invites readers to reimagine their relationship with the planet through a lens of linguistic wonder.<br><br>Across seven evocative themes – ranging from Seasons and Land to Time and Water – over two hundred words in more than eighty languages illuminate the textures of landscape, feeling, weather and thought. <b>Each entry includes a pronunciation guide, thoughtful definition and etymological or cultural context</b>, gently guiding the reader toward a more attentive, grounded way of living.<br><br><i>Words to Love a Planet</i> is a soft and evocative place to land – <b>a dictionary not just of definitions, but of hope, memory and connection.</b> Perfect for readers seeking beautiful books and purpose driven content.</p>