There’s a chill settling in, twinkling lights are popping up around town and the smell of festive spices is in the air… It’s that time of year again – The Floris Books Christmas Gift Guide is here! If you need some gifting inspiration for the young people in your life, we’re here to help....
Read more →
Best friends Arne and Janna live on neighbouring farms and spend their days working and playing together. But everything changes when a splinter of magic mirror chills Arne’s heart and he falls under the spell of the powerful but icy Snow Queen, who whisks him away to her palace. The Snow Queen is a...
Read more →
Little snowflakes dance joyfully through the night sky, gently tumbling to the sleeping city below. As they swoop and swirl dizzily down into the warm glow of the streetlights, they discover a peaceful world of dark apartment buildings, empty parks and quiet streets with only the occasional lit window or late-night traveller to be...
Read more →
Bramble, the littlest rabbit, can’t wait for the snow to melt. When spring comes, she’ll be big enough to climb the tall tree with her brothers. But snow is all Bramble has ever known. Hopping from the rabbit family’s cosy burrow into the wintry forest where branches dip with the weight of heavy snow,...
Read more →
Are you a lover of vintage illustrations, or do you know someone who is? The Elsa Beskow Calendar 2027 is the perfect way to have beautiful artwork on your wall all year and helps to keep you organised too! Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children’s illustrator in Sweden. She is often called...
Read more →
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...
Read more →
Wondering how to begin sharing wordless picture books with your little ones? We’ve got 6 top tips to help you get started! 1. Describe what you see Describing the pictures encourages us to use language that is different from how we normally speak. This will introduce children to a rich variety of words. Illustration from...
Read more →
If you’re looking for inspiration on what to gift the young people in your life this festive season, the Floris Books Christmas Gift Guide is here to help. From curious toddlers to dragon-loving grown-ups, we’ve got something for everyone. Please order by Friday 12th December for guaranteed UK delivery in time for Christmas! Say...
Read more →
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...
Read more →
