Kingfisher, Blackberry, Wren - what if the words for the vibrant nature quietly disappeared from language, fairy tales, and reality? What we cannot name, we cannot appreciate. This masterpiece of a book is the antidote to concrete, fine dust, and alienation. The magnificent watercolors by Jackie Morris lead the way into a secret garden, to which everyone holds the key. Bellflower, ivy, and larch await their rediscovery right at our doorstep. The dandelion shines golden on the soccer field, while the star curiously observes us from its vantage point on the telephone mast. Robert Macfarlane's verses, translated into German by Daniela Seel, delicately yet playfully explore the capricious leaves of the fern, the seductive sheen of a freshly broken chestnut, and the majestic.