• Children’s Books

    The Polar Bear Day: Meet the Illustrator

    by  • 26 February 2026 • Children's Books, Picture Books • 0 Comments

    Our Art and Production Director met illustrator Park Jihee on the very beach that is the inspiration for the end of The Polar Bear Day. This striking, wordless picture book with characterful illustrations painted directly onto old cardboard boxes, turns everyday rubbish into something beautiful. Park Jihee’s unique artwork captivates readers while also conveying...

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    Celtic Tales – what does that mean?

    by  • 9 October 2025 • Children's Books • 0 Comments

    Guest Post by Lari Don I love traditional tales about magic, shapeshifters, fairies and monsters (and clever ways to defeat monsters), and I love researching, retelling and sharing those stories. The stories I know best are Scottish stories. Over time, as a storyteller and as an author who plays with old tales to inspire...

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    Mr Crump the Heartless Grump

    by  • 8 October 2025 • Children's Books • 0 Comments

    As autumn settles in around us, the Floris team are reaching for seasonal stories to curl up with on chilly nights. Spanning Halloween to Christmas, Mr Crump the Heartless Grump by Pog and Stéphanie Léon follows its eponymous character as he undergoes a surprising transformation. Darkly comic and full of compassion, this tale of the...

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    Elsa Beskow Calendar 2026

    by  • 26 August 2025 • Elsa Beskow • 0 Comments

    Are you a lover of vintage illustrations, or do you know someone who is? The Elsa Beskow Calendar 2026 is the perfect way to have beautiful artwork on your wall every month of the year and helps to keep you organised too! Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children’s illustrator in Sweden.  She...

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    Hansel and Gretel

    by  • 11 August 2025 • Children's Books, Extract • 0 Comments

    From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, An Illustrated Collection of Fairy Tales for Brave Children illustrated by Scott Plumbe is a stunning collection of darkly magical fairy tales which gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears. These stories are perfect for sharing...

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