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.
Sophie lives in the city, and her vegetables come from the supermarket. Then she goes to visit her grandparents in the countryside -- and soon discovers how much there is to learn about how things grow! Sophie helps her grandfather through the different seasons, finding out about mulching onions, eating flowers, weeding...
Transforming Tears, Tantrums and Troubles While Staying Close to Your Children
Many parents struggle with finding effective ways to manage their children's behaviour. Can you discipline without punishing? How do you set limits while maintaining closeness and trust? Lou Harvey-Zahra, an experienced parenting coach and teacher, has developed a method that really works: creative discipline. Offering new perspectives on ......
Meet Pippa and Pelle, two friendly little elves who live in a cosy, moss-covered home. On a sunny day they say hello to animal friends and learn about their homes -- the snail in its shell, the butterfly in the meadow, and the beetle beneath the leaves. Daniela Drescher's luminous and unique style brings life to the new edition of this magical ......
It's midsummer, and Faith the little fairy can't get to sleep. Feeling magic in the air, she flies off to see where it's coming from. A dreamlike tale, perfect for bedtime, with vibrant artwork by bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher. New edition.
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. ......
Raising 7 to 12 Year Olds With Confidence and Awareness
No longer little children, but not yet teenagers, children in the primary school years (between seven and twelve) face big emotional, social, psychological and physical changes. How can parents best support their children whilst also embracing their growing independence? Inspired by the Waldorf approach to child development, Lou Harvey-Zahra ......
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.
An old woman wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs, except apples. So she sets off to market, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case...
