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. 2. Point things...
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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...
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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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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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Who lives at home with you? Does your family have two mums, or a dad but no mum, grandparents, or siblings or stepsiblings? In All Our Families Are Awesome a group of children discover that not all families are the same but they are all pretty amazing. This bright, inclusive picture book offers a...
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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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Sharing stories is a great way to tackle tough situations, feelings and new experiences, such as missing old friends. The Together Treehouse by Michael Engler and Joëlle Tourlonias is a deeply felt picture book about cherishing old memories and friendships while opening your heart to new experiences – and new friends. Read on to...
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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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In Sven Nordqvist’s new picture book The Yellow Road, Sam wakes up in a strange fairytale world inhabited by small folk and talking animals. Equipped with a very useful backpack and an optimistic attitude, Sam travels through otherworldly lands, encountering giggly giraffes, a gruff submarine captain, a toy picnic and a magical painting. Sometimes...
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Here at Floris Books we love fairy tales – those classic stories that we return to again and again. One of our favourites is The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen. To celebrate our new edition of this timeless fairy tale, we discover some fun facts about its history and look at...
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