The Unwinding: and other dreamings Hardcover – 9 July 2020

This is just the most extraordinarily gorgeous little book. I cannot remember being so enthralled by a book since I was a young child (so probably nigh on 50 years ago) when my Dad used to buy me beautiful picture books.The work of Jackie Morris is new to me but I am so glad that I recently stumbled across The Unwinding, it really is the most lovely little volume.I purchased both versions and whilst I do love the dream stories (which are beautifully written), The Silent Unwinding is almost more appealing in that the images mesmerise and draw you in to that world of bears and foxes, snow and silver birch. I want to see the Library of Lost Dreams and Half-Imagined Things. I want to walk with the company of wolves and rest with the bear.The Unwinding truly has magical properties. I keep both volumes in a linen bag, at the moment carrying it with me all day - I am very anxious and this book somehow soothes my troubled soul. If I could give 10 stars I would. It is so precious. I only wish that I had discovered Jackie earlier and could have had my own name in the back of this book.

Beautiful book - just the right gift.

Mystery and delight sums this small book up. (And I did not find the text too small, nor be offended by the inclusion of the names of supporters of the book in the back matter...). It is a gem, one to relish, and share. I bought my own, and then sent three copies to equally delighted friends, so if that is not a ringing endorsement, I do not know what is.

Amazing and beautiful images. You will not regret buying this charming and heartwarming book. It is not meant to be read from cover to cover but I did! As soon as it arrived I was engrossed and could not help myself. I will now go back and read more slowly to savour and enjoy properly as it is meant to be.Note: this copy does not have the hidden story within its covers! Still worth having and highly recommended.

So pitches itself squarely at an adult audience- Imagine tales written with a childish innocence, but adult sensibilities. A5'ish size. Oh, and somebody must've said, "hey let's make the font TINY so there's no mistaking this for a book for a child's bookshelf". Because the font is TINY. I use low magnification reading glasses, and this book is Challenging to read - Not the words, which weave a pretty tale, but the poor choice of font which is frankly tiring. It's like watching an epic movie, on Half your mobile phone screen.

Dipped into this delightful book this afternoon. Wonderful! Beautiful pictures and words of thought to get you dreaming. A delightful way to restart creativity if you’ve been in a bit of a slump like I have. A book of dreams and I’ve only just begun! Fills the heart and the head. So glad that I have a copy to dip in and out of. Unwinding begins.

This is a very beautiful book. It would make a lovely gift for someone.

The illustrations and the soothing words are out of this world. The book is really good for just picking up and putting down, it's not a story so you can read any part of it when you just want to escape from everything that is real and tangible.

I love Jackie Morris. What else can I say?

The illustrations are magical--so beautifully done. The text is poetic--the words are a wonderful treat to read just before heading off to dreamland. Love this book.

Este libro es una preciosidad, con unas maravillosas ilustraciones de ensueño, y unos textos inspiradores y reflexivos que te meten de lleno en el mundo de realismo mágico de la historia. Recomendadísimo, una edición muy cuidada perfecta para leer un poco antes de dormir.

Not to describe, simply magic. THANK YOU Jackie Morris :-)

This is incredibly relaxing. I'd call it a beautiful experience