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Looking for the perfect book to gift at Christmas this year? We\u2019re feeling rather festive here at Floris HQ, so we decided to put together a list of our top recommendations for the 2018 gifting season \u2013 books that we love, and that we\u2019re sure you will too.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong> The House of Lost and Found<\/em><\/a> \u00ad\u00ad\u2013 Martin Widmark & Emilia Dziubak<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Leah McDowell \u00ad\u00ad\u2013 <\/strong>Art and Production Director<\/p>\n

Widmark’s heartfelt story combined with Dziubak’s haunting illustrations combine to create a really special book. I can’t get enough of it.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas<\/em><\/a> \u2013 Nora Surojegin & Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Kirsten Graham \u2013 Sales & Marketing Executive<\/p>\n

A great antidote to a bright, brash commercial Christmas, this gentle story is perfect for reading aloud together. Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin’s immersive illustrations really bring the adventure to life!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Bear Child<\/em><\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Geoff Mead & Sanne Dufft<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Jennie Skinner \u2013 Assistant Editor<\/p>\n

Gorgeously illustrated and evocatively written, this is a truly magical folktale that\u2019s so much more than a bedtime story. Touching and inspirational, it\u2019s the perfect read for bear fans young and old.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Magnus and the Night Lion<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Sanne Dufft<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Elaine Reid \u2013 Community Marketing Manager<\/p>\n

A beautifully-illustrated story of a little boy and his toy lion, who comes alive when he falls asleep. Together they can chase away any bad dreams! A heart-warming tale.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The Garden Adventures of Griswald the Gnome<\/em><\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Daniela Drescher<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Karyn McMurray \u2013 Editor<\/p>\n

Children will adore exploring Daniela Drescher\u2019s charming garden with loveable little rain gnome Griswald, who is washed out of his rooftop house during a rainstorm! Lots of exciting adventures and animal friends await him in his new garden home. An enchanting, magical read for nature-loving children.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>When Wine Tastes Best: A Biodynamic Calendar for Wine Drinkers 2019<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/em>Recommended by Ali Begg \u2013 Sales & Marketing Assistant
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The ideal add-on if, like me, you find yourself gifting bottles to the various wine-lovers in your life at Christmas. This cracking little guide will let them know which days are best for drinking wine, and which to avoid, so they can get the most from their glass. All based on the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar<\/em>, it works just as well with any wine, biodynamic or not.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/em>Recommended by Jenny Skivington \u2013 Junior Designer
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Classic, magical fairy tales brought to life with beautiful illustrations from\u00a0Anastasiya Archipova. A brilliant addition to any family bookshelf.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>The Tomten and the Fox<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Astrid Lindgren & Eva Eriksson<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Sally Polson \u2013 Editorial Director<\/p>\n

This is a lovely, charming, wintery tale, perfect for sharing with little ones in the run-up to Christmas. The quality of both the story, by classic children’s author Astrid Lindgren, and the new artwork, from best-selling Swedish illustrator Eva Eriksson, really shine through.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Through the Rainbow<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Lou Harvey-Zahra & Sarah Parrilli<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Chani McBain \u2013 Sales & Marketing Director<\/p>\n

Festive birthdays can be difficult, especially with little ones. Through the Rainbow<\/em> is a wonderful way to celebrate a special day, whenever it happens! I particularly love that the book has room to add memories every year. I can imagine this will be a cherished book when children have grown.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Charlie’s Magical Carnival<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Marit T\u00f6rnqvist<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Richard Wainman \u2013 Designer<\/p>\n

Charlie wants to go to the carnival and wonders about all the amazing things he’ll see there \u2013 but it turns out to be even better than he imagined! Charlie’s Magical Carnival<\/em> is full of fold-out pages that let readers dive into the story, and Marit T\u00f6rnqvist’s vibrant illustrations bring to life all the magic and fun of the carnival.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Stargazers’ Almanac: A Monthly Guide to the Stars and Planets 2019<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/em>Recommended by Suzanne Kennedy \u2013 Deputy Sales & Marketing Director<\/p>\n

A lovely monthly guide to the night sky for the old and young, beginners and experts alike. It went down well in my family last Christmas and entertained throughout the year \u2013 same again!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Little Tomte’s Christmas Wish<\/a> \u2013 <\/em>Inkeri Karvonen & Hannu Taina<\/strong>
\nRecommended by Eleanor Collins \u2013 Editorial Director<\/p>\n

Everything about this sweet tale glows. Heartwarming, and full of gentle Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n

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