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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<\/a><\/em> by Pog\u00a0and St\u00e9phanie L\u00e9on follows its eponymous character as he undergoes a surprising transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darkly comic and full of compassion, this tale of the power of kindness and capacity for change is brought to life by St\u00e9phanie L\u00e9on’s cinematic artwork. Perfect for fans of The Grinch and The Nightmare Before Christmas, it’s sure to melt even the most cantankerous heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about Mr Crump the Heartless Grump<\/em><\/a> and take a look at the beautiful illustrations inside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Mr Crump the Heartless Grump<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr Crump doesn’t like animals or holidays or cheer of any kind. He takes from others and never says thank you. And he especially detests children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But the curmudgeonly old man has a secret. He LOVES teddy bears. His house is full of them. When trick-or-treaters accidentally uncover his cuddly collection, Mr Crump begins to feel a glimmer of warmth grow inside him… 🧸 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Could it be that Mr Crump is not so heartless, after all? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gently spooky tales for young readers to enjoy this autumn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A wryly funny, beautifully illustrated picture book about adapting to change, The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs<\/em> <\/a>by Mamiko Shiotani will teach young readers how to be brave and face their fears, because often what we are afraid of doesn’t turn out to be quite so scary after all…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole<\/a><\/em> by Cecilia Heikkil\u00e4 is a humorously hair-raising gothic tale about friendship perfect for book lovers to curl up with on long, dark evenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merlina the little witch and Igor the dragon are busy with the harvest. When Igor gets hurt, can Merlina whip up a spell to help him? Merlina and the Magical Mishap<\/a><\/em> by Daniela Drescher is a sweet, playful bedtime read imbued with autumnal magic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Listen to author Cecilia Heikkil\u00e4 read her slightly spooky tale<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Keep up to date on all of our latest picture books, receive exclusive discounts and get a free book with every order you place on our website when you join our mailing list<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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