Autumn by Gerda Muller
ISBN 9780863151910
Regular price $14.95 Sale price $14.50 Save 3%One of a series of four board books without text which lead young children through the seasons. Full of fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of playing in leaves, collecting conkers, flying kites and making jam.
Please note that the Gerda Muller seasons board books are currently in circulation in 3 sizes. If you already own some of the seasons books, you may wish to measure your book(s) if you'd like to acquire other seasons matching in dimensions. Please refer to comparison photo.
Board book. 11th printing, 2019 edition. 15.4 cm wide x 18 cm high.
Floris Press.
About the Author: Gerda Muller was born in 1926 in Naarden, Holland. She attended the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and later on, Ecole Estienne of Paris. She illustrated over 120 books for children and worked with many publishers. Her books have been translated in many languages.
The Gerda Muller Seasons Collection
ISBN 9781782504733
Regular price $45.95 Sale price $39.95 Save 13%This charming gift box includes four mini board books, one for each season. Each chunky mini board book is full of fun, active seasonal illustrations, with touching details to spot and no words.
Gerda Muller's beautiful 'seasons' board books are loved the world over. Beautifully illustrated, and with no words, children and parents can imagine their own story or simply spend time spotting characters and details in the lively seasonal scenes.
As spring arrives children play with lambs, sow seeds and paint Easter eggs. In summer they fish for tadpoles, play at the beach and eat ice-cream. By autumn the leaves have fallen and it's time to collect horse chestnuts, fly kites and make jam. In winter the snow has come and they have fun ice-skating, feeding the birds, and being cosy inside with the Christmas tree.
Please note that the Gerda Muller Seasons Gift Box books are in a smaller, chunkier format than the Gerda Muller seasons books sold individually. Please see comparison photo. Also noteworthy is that the ~2015 printing of the books were larger format, and the 2019/2020 printing is 'mid-size' between the two.
Overall box dimensions are 16 cm high x 13.5 cm wide.
Floris Books, Third Printing, 2021.
The Apple Cake
ISBN 9781782507635
Regular price $26.95by Nienke van Hichtum; Illustrated by Marjan van Zeyl
An old lady wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs except apples. So she sets off to market to buy some apples, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case...
This is a classic story of sharing, trading and caring. Children will love guessing what the old lady will acquire next, and how, and seeing how her journey brings her a full circle as her kindness is repaid.
Includes a recipe for baking a delicious apple cake at the back of the book!
Recommended for ages 4 - 6 years.
Hardcover, 24 pages. 27 x 23.5 cm. Colour illustrations.
Floris Books.
Autumn & Winter Nature Activities Come Rain or Shine
ISBN 9781782504405
Regular price $29.95Edited by Stefanie Pfister; Translated by Anna Cardwell
Create pine-cone gnomes, build nesting boxes for garden birds, and craft festive angels, all while learning about the natural world -- whatever the weather!
This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the colder and wetter months.
All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from leaves and feathers, to snow and stargazing. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom.
This wide-ranging book provides inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.
A practical and brightly illustrated book packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts to engage children during the colder and wetter months. Both individual and group activities for 4 years and up. Ideal for parents and teachers.
Softcover, 104 pages.
229 x 210 mm.
Floris books, 2017.
Dragon Stoorworm
ISBN 9781782501176
Regular price $18.50 Sale price $17.95 Save 3%By Theresa Breslin; Illustrated by Matthew Land
The Dragon Stoorworm was the very first, very worst dragon that ever lived. It was ginormous: almost as big as the whole of Scotland!
The King of Scotland called for warriors to defeat the terrible dragon and save his daughter, the Princess Gemdelovely, from being eaten. But none who faced the dragon ever returned, until...
Gentle Assipattle is no warrior, but maybe together, he and Princess Gemdelovely can free Scotland from the wrath of the Dragon Stoorworm.
A lively retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the Dragon Stoorworm (or Mester Stoor Worm), which explains the origins of Scotland's many islands, adapted for a young audience. Award-winning author Theresa Breslin's story unfolds with wry humour while Matthew Land's magical illustrations capture the fairy-tale beauty of Scotland.
The Dragon Stoorworm is one of the first titles released in the new Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.
Recommended for ages 4-7 yrs.
Softcover, 24 pages with full colour illustrations. 294 x 219 mm.
Published September, 2014 by Floris Books.
Reviews:
'A stunning new range of children's books landed on our doorstep just before we disappeared on holiday for two weeks. So we spirited them away with us and have been enthralled by them... We're not here to tell you the ending of this fantastic tale, but to let you discover this wonderful range for yourself. Picture Kelpies combine brilliant traditional tales with utterly stunning artwork (it's amazing to think that this is Matthew Land's first picture book - the man has a bright future ahead of him!)'
-- ReadItDaddy
'Beautiful books which are a great introduction to the folklore genre... Wonderful stories which will give children a real sense of Scottish culture.'
-- Creative Steps
Autumn & Winter Nature Activities in Waldorf Kindergartens
ISBN 9781782506676
Regular price $37.95 Sale price $34.50 Save 9%by Irmgard Kutsch and Brigitte Walden; Translated by Jane R. Helmchen
Encourage children to engage with the seasons as they craft willow hanging baskets, harvest and prepare fruit, care for birds and make Advent wreaths.
A wonderful resource book for any Waldorf or Waldorf-inspired kindergarten.
As well as fun nature activities -- both indoor and outside -- for children, this book also includes valuable background reading and advice for teachers, such as how to create your own kindergarten garden.
All the activities in this book are based on practical experience from the Children's Nature and Garden Centre in Germany, and are fully tried and tested.
Introduction
September:
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November:
December:
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February:
Resources
Hardcover, with over 300 colour illustrations. 160 pages. 29 x 19.2 cm.
Floris Books, 2019.
Irmgard Kutsch, born 1952, trained as a vet before working with children with special needs. She established the Children's Nature and Garden Centre in Reichshof in 1994, where children and teachers can learn about nature and participate in workshops.
Brigitte Walden, born 1953, worked as a Waldorf teacher for fifteen years. She is a carer at Haus Hohenfried in Bavaria, Germany, a centre for people with special needs.
'The activities included will be inspiring for all, including those seeking outdoor nature-based ideas and projects for children up to the age of seven and beyond. It is richly illustrated with lovely photographs of young children engaged in these nature activities… With its spring/summer companion it would make a lovely gift and provides a resource to return to as the seasons turn.'
-- Kindling
'This is another wonderful book full of resources and ideas for activities with children, following the rhythm of the seasons of Autumn and Winter... This book is a worthy addition to any home or Kindergarten Library!'
-- Blathu