Deep in the forest sat a little witch’s house, but the old witch who’d lived there had gone for good. The little house felt empty and alone. As the seasons changed, grass grew tall around it and mushrooms began to sprout from its roof. The little house knew it must find a new witch...
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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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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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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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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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We are so excited to welcome the latest addition to the Floris family… Your Elsa Beskow Baby Book: A Memory Book of Your First Years! Often referred to as the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia, Elsa Beskow’s picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Over on our Elsa Beskow author page you can...
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Caio Zero is an illustrator and comic book artist from Brazil. His books reflect his relationships and his experiences as a Black man. Sleep Here, Wake There is the first of his books to be published in English. The story is inspired by Caio’s childhood where, like César in the story, he was brought up...
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Come inside and look around this friendly apartment building in 630 Maple Street by Marta Kulesza. You’ll meet book-lovers Ola and Elena, vets Charlie and Ava, chef Malik, big brother-to-be Jayden, board-game player Luna, and all their visitors and animal friends. Explore the building through the year to see how the neighbours spend their...
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An extract from An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales A manuscript written many centuries ago tells of a most horrible dragon who terrorised everybody living around Kinnoull, in Perthshire, Scotland. According to local legend, the people were saved by a holy man named Serf, who went to meet the dragon and bravely ‘smote the...
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“We have left our house behind,” Papa explains, “but our home is special: it is made from the people we love and the things we love doing.”“Yes,” says Mama. “We all carry our special homes with us – in our backpacks and pockets, and in our hearts.” My Home is in my Backpack by...
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