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.
Grandpa and Little Bear go on a voyage to try to find Faraway Valley. But does this beautiful, special place still exist? A heart-warming, stunningly illustrated picture book adventure with a message of preserving nature.
One day Arthur Conan Doyle will create the greatest detective of all - Sherlock Holmes. But right now Artie Conan Doyle is a twelve-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy with a mystery of his own to solve.
While sneaking out to explore Greyfriars Kirkyard by night, Artie and his best friend Ham spot a ghostly lady in grey ......
Manx Fearty is an orphan from Haarville -- a foggy island town with a magical secret -- on a bizarre quest with his friends to solve a murky mystery and save their hometown. A darkly comic adventure, full of heart, from award-winner Justin Davies.
A sweet, lyrical story of a budding friendship between a young owl and a young rabbit whose different lives keep them from meeting, with charming illustrations of the natural world. Perfect for bedtime.
Biodynamic agriculture first originated in central Europe but is now practised in farms, vineyards and gardens all over the world. At the heart of the biodynamic approach are the eight preparations...
Arts and crafts are a core part of the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, helping children to develop practical skills as well as spacial awareness, creativity and self-discovery. This comprehensive book addresses every aspect of arts and crafts, including wood work, forestry, metal work and pottery. Written by experienced Waldorf craft teachers, this ......
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 ......
Rinna Hermann's life has taken her from Berlin to Belfast, London to Sydney and back to Berlin -- where she now lives with her husband and children and works as a writer and teacher.
