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Psst… Ready or not, here it comes! Christmas is just a snowball’s throw away and if you’re looking for inspiration on what to gift the young people in your life this year, the Floris Books Christmas Gift Guide is here to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We think that books make magical presents at Christmas (and they’re easy to wrap!). From seasonal board books for curious toddlers<\/a> to tales for positive thinkers<\/a>, stories for children who love asking questions<\/a> to adventures for your brave mythology<\/a> and folktale seekers<\/a>, we’ve got just the thing for the wee ones on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please order by Friday 13th December<\/strong> for guaranteed UK delivery in time for Christmas! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration from Pippa and Pelle in the Winter Snow<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Board Books for Curious Toddler<\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow little elves Pippa and Pelle<\/a> on a crisp winter morning as they visit their friends in the snow in this sparkling story by Daniela Drescher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sow seeds, play at the beach, collect horse chestnuts and decorate the Christmas tree! Share the best bits of each season with your wee ones with the Gerda Muller Seasons Gift Collection<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel with the snow children to the Snow Queen’s wintry kingdom in My First Snow Children<\/a><\/em> – a charming tale of magic and imagination, perfect for sharing on wintry nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \u201dPippa\n \u201dSeasons\n \u201dMy\n\n\n\n<\/map>\n\n\"Winter\n\n\n\n

Tales for Positive Thinkers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration from The Paper Bridge<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anya is determined to find the source of the strange wind that is threatening the delicate paper village she calls home. What will she find on the other side of the paper bridge<\/a>? This unique modern fairytale is told through striking, intricate kirigami scenes. Take a peek at how it was made here<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halima<\/a><\/em> can’t decide who to dress up as for her friend’s birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa or a sort-of-superhero like Pippi Longstocking? When her friends tell her she can’t because she doesn’t look like them, Halima’s mum reminds her that she can be whoever she wants to be, and together they discover some of the strong, brave women who could inspire her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh no! Christmas isn’t going as planned in One Christmas in Our Building<\/a><\/em>. The turkey’s missing and, although they’re about to have spaghetti for Christmas, Emma persuades her family to appreciate what they do have, reminding us that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \u201dPaper\n \u201dHalima\n \u201dOne\n\n\n\n<\/map>\n\n\"Positive\n\n\n\n

Stories for Inquisitive Little Ones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration from How Far Are the Stars?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How big is the world? How deep is it? In How Far Are the Stars?<\/a><\/em> Mama cat encourages her kitten to explore and wonder, until they discover that the world is bigger than they could imagine and that it belongs to everyone. . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are oranges orange? Do bats get dizzy hanging upside down? Eva’s life is full of of A Billion Balloons of Questions<\/a><\/em> that she carries around all day — until she finds the answer she’s looking for. This humorous and heart-warming bilingual story celebrates your little one’s natural curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Olwen Finds Her Wings<\/a><\/em> Olwen longs to be just like hare, squirrel and bear but no matter how hard she tries she can’t hop, scamper or roar. That’s not what owls do. But the little owl soon discovers that she might be able to do something just as wonderful. Can Olwen find her wings and soar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \u201dHow\n \u201dBillion\n \u201dOlwen\n\n\n\n<\/map>\n\n\"Inquisitive\n\n\n\n

Mythology and Folk Tale Seekers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration from An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Russian treasure hoarders to scaly Japanese princesses and winged Mexican gods, discover tales of dragons around the world in this gorgeously illustrated gift anthology. An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales<\/a><\/em> will make story time captivating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear as you travel to the snowy forests of Finland and encounter the animals of the north in An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adventurous elf Otto<\/a> journeys to Lapland to find the light of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated storybook, which joyfully celebrates Finnish folklore and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \u201dDragon\n \u201dNordic\n \u201dOtto\n\n\n\n<\/map>\n\n\"Mythology\n\n\n\n

Have Yourself an Elsa Beskow Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \u201dArt\n \u201dPeter\n \u201dElsa\n\n\n\n<\/map>\n\n\"Elsa\n\n\n\n

Perfect for decorating a nursery or children’s bedroom, The Art of Elsa Beskow<\/a><\/em> contains 20 full-colour prints from Elsa Beskow’s best loved picture books including Around the Year<\/a><\/em>, Children of the Forest<\/a><\/em>, Peter in Blueberry Land<\/a><\/em>, and The Sun Egg<\/a><\/em>. See how easy it is to frame the prints here<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter and Lotta’s first Christmas with their aunts and uncle is full of surprises from delicious gingerbread to presents delivered by the Christmas goat. This mini edition of Peter and Lotta’s Christmas<\/a><\/em> is the perfect stocking filler.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep track of birthdays and family celebrations and never miss an important date with the Elsa Beskow Calendar 2025<\/a><\/em>, filled with charming seasonal images from Ollie’s Ski Trip<\/a><\/em>, Around the Year<\/a><\/em>, Children of the Forest<\/a><\/em>, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration from Peter and Lotta’s Christmas Mini<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Save 20% on all of these books! Enter offer code FBGG24 at checkout by 13th Dec 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wishing all of our readers near and far a very Merry Christmas from all of the team at Floris Books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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