Floris publish books in two main areas: non-fiction for adults, and books for children. Within our non-fiction list, we focus on quality books which look at the world a little differently. Our books cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living, including Steiner-Waldorf education, biodynamics and organics, holistic health, philosophy of the natural world, mind body spirit, parenting and child health, philosophy of human life and religion & spirituality.
We're also the largest children's book publisher in Scotland. We publish board and picture books for 0-7 year olds, including international stories in translation and nostalgic classics from illustrators such as Elsa Beskow, as well as the Picture Kelpies range of Scottish picture books; story books and anthologies for 6-10 year olds; and the Kelpies, a much-loved range of Scottish children's fiction for 1-15 year olds. We also publish a wide range of craft and activity books suitable for children and adults of all ages.
Elsa Beskow is one of Sweden's best-known authors and illustrators. Her picture books have been loved for more than a century. This month-to-view calendar is beautifully illustrated with Elsa Beskow's characteristic seasonal artwork, which features joyful children and magical little folk. The main UK, US and Swedish public holidays are marked. ......
One of a set of four chunky colour illustrated board books, without text covering each of the seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.The books lead 1-5 year olds through each of these seasons with fun, active Spring pictures: playing with lambs, sowing seeds, painting Easter eggs and watching baby birds.
Finn McCool, Benandonner and the road between Ireland and Scotland
Irish giant Finn McCool and Scottish giant Benandonner want to know who is the best giant. But first they must cross the Irish sea. This is a witty, playfully illustrated story about the world-famous Giant's Causeway, rooted in Celtic folklore.
Jamie Lee just wants to be normal but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind then he'd have friends, be able to keep out of trouble, live with his mum and not be sent to stay with his dad.
Elin Watts just wants to be perfect. If she could be the best student and daughter ......
Halima 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? "You can't be either," her friends tell her, "because you don't look like them." Halima decides she doesn't want to go to the party any more. What's the point if she can't be one of her ......
Search your way around Scotland in this dazzlingly detailed search-and-find book! Join Ali, Maisie, Great Granny Isla and Brodie the dog on their grand Scottish adventure from Glenfinnan to Glasgow, the Kelpies to the Cairngorms and from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Up Helly Aa on Shetland. Spot the intrepid travellers hidden on twelve ......
From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, this atmospherically illustrated collection of darkly magical fairy tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears.
Poppy realises that the snowflakes in her garden are really snow children, who whisk her away to the Snow Queen's magical kingdom. An adorable mini edition of Sibylle von Olfers' classic story with vintage illustrations..
