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.
Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat from his head. That's the last straw -- he won't be the Yule Tomte any more!Binny and Barty, the rabbit children, live with their family in the forest. ......
This practical and inspiring book introduces 'conscious parenting' as a new way of helping any family home become more harmonious. Lou Harvey-Zahra, an experienced parenting coach and teacher, wants to help parents develop calm and happy children. Drawing her inspiration from a Steiner-Waldorf background, she offers candid, relevant and funny tips ......
Discover a land of unique and extraordinary fairies. A lyrical seasonal story with vibrant artwork by bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher. Premium new edition.
In the magical land of mermaids, the water folk and their friends play. A new edition of the charming story with vibrant artwork by bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher.
Faith, the little fairy, is lost in a snowstorm. While looking for somewhere warm to stay she meets animal friends, a cold young elf and Father Christmas! A new edition of the winter tale with vibrant artwork by bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher.
Hettie the Highland cow is always hungry. She eats grass, thistles, hedges and even Granny Macleod's washing! When Callum and Kirsty visit her, they give her treats to eat -- porridge, sandwiches, shortbread, fish suppers and ice cream! When the children arrive with a huge cake, Hettie starts to look worried. She's not feeling so hungry any ......
"Mama..." said the little cat from their spot by the window. "How big is the world?" A curious kitten wants to know everything: How deep is it? Who does it belong to? How far are the stars? Patiently 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 ......
Griswald is a little gnome who lives in the rain gutter. Then one day, a storm washes him down the drainpipe into an old rain barrel. At first, Griswald is unsure about his new home, but soon he meets all the animals, birds and plants that live in the garden and has wonderful adventures with his new friends. ......
All through the winter the Root Children are asleep underground, but when spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up. Then the Root Children are busy cleaning and painting the beetles and bugs.
