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...
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Can you read a book without words? At Floris we certainly think that yes, you can! In this type of book, the story emerges through exploring the illustrations, rather than the words on the page. Caregivers and children can become more involved in the storytelling process – naming characters and spotting details. You discover...
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The idea that periods in human history are guided in turn by seven archangels, with each period lasting for around 350 years, can be found in the work of Rudolf Steiner. Since the end of the 18th century this guiding responsibility has passed to the Archangel Michael. In The Age of the Archangel Michael...
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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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Make a simple Christmas gnome with us! This easy festive craft is a great way to reuse scrap materials and make an adorable decoration for your Christmas tree! You’ll also find plenty of gnomes or tomtes in our books – discover some of our gnome-tastic festive favourites at the end of the page. You...
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The epistles of the Act of Consecration are special prayers that are heard at the beginning and end of the communion service of The Christian Community. They follow the path of the Christian year and, through subtle changes in mood and tone, reflect the changing seasons and the accompanying festivals. In The Heartbeat of...
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“A reliable, attractive, and accessible guide for those wishing to connect with the stars. Your first port of call on each clear evening to tell you what wonders await.” – Astronomy Now “Perfect for naked-eye stargazers in mid-northern latitudes who don’t want to miss out on anything, this month-by-month wall almanac turns stepping outside...
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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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As the days get shorter and the temperature starts to drop, we love to get cosy with a seasonal book. The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole is a humorously hair-raising gothic tale by Cecilia Heikkilä. Told in four chapters, it’s perfect for older picture book lovers to curl up with on long,...
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