Peter and Lotta's Christmas
ISBN 9780863153723
Regular price $30.50 Sale price $29.00 Save 5%By Elsa Beskow
Peter and Lotta go to live in the country with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue. As Christmas approaches, they discover all kinds of new surprises, but best of all is finding where the presents come from. Is it from deep in the forest where the tallest fir trees grow?
Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's illustrator in Sweden, where her picture books have been known and loved for over a century.
Recommended for 5 - 8 years.
Hardcover, 36 pages. 234 x 294 mm.
Floris Books.
'A beautifully illustrated book with plenty of text. Peter and Lotta prepare for Christmas in Victorian Sweden in the days before Father Christmas, when the Christmas Goat brought gifts. It's full of adventures. A great Christmas read for 4-8 year olds.'
-- Hilary Woolf with Isaac, age 4, Education Otherwise, December 2004
'Evidence from my family and its visitors confirms that Elsa Beskow's Peter and Lotta stories somehow capture the imagination. The illustrations in these lovely hardback editions have something of the charm that Carl Larson's watercolours have. For children I suspect these books have the old-fashioned feel and colour that a good Nordic "heimat" film does for me as an adult. Children love them.'
-- Martyn Rawson, Steiner Education, March 2003
The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge
ISBN 9780863158247
Regular price $28.95Written and illustrated by Sven Nordqvist, the author of the Findus and Pettson series.
Every Christmas Eve, the Master puts out rice pudding for the tomtes to say thank you for their help around the house throughout the year. But recently the Master has forgotten, and Mama tomte knows he'll forget again this year.
The elves hatch a plot to steal a bowl of Christmas pudding, without being seen, so that Papa tomte doesn't get upset.
This charming story is based on an old Swedish Christmas tradition. It is illustrated with great humour and is full of delightful detail, as the tomte family scurry around their Master's house one busy Christmas Eve.
Recommended for 4-7 years old.
Hardcover, 32 pages. 215 x 300 mm.
Floris Books.
Tom's Christmas Fish
ISBN 9781782502210
Regular price $27.50 Sale price $26.50 Save 4%By Rita Törnqvist-Verschuur; Illustrated by Marit Törnqvist.
The traditional Christmas meal in Prague isn't turkey or ham, but a special kind of Christmas fish. On Christmas Eve, Tom chooses his live fish at the market, and calls it Peppo. He carefully carries it home, through the streets of Prague's old town, in a big bag of water. Tom loves his new pet, but what fate awaits Peppo as the Christmas meal draws near? This charming, child-friendly story presents one culture's Christmas traditions in fascinating detail. At its core is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his grandpa, as they both learn about doing the right thing. Marit Törnqvist's accomplished artwork vividly brings Tom and Peppo's story, and the beautiful city of Prague, to life.
Recommended for 5-8 yrs.
Hardcover, 32 pages with full colour illustrations.
Published September, 2015 by Floris Books.
Little Fairy's Christmas
ISBN 9780863157738
Regular price $28.50by Daniela Drescher.
Daniela Drescher's unique style brings this magical book of transformation and wish fulfilment to life.
Faith, the Little Fairy, wants to help her friend Mole's wish come true in this magical book of transformation by much-loved illustrator Daniela Drescher, creator of In the Land of Fairies.
One day the Little Fairy's friend Mole shares a secret with her: he wishes that just once he could fly through the air, instead of always burrowing underground. Faith, the Little Fairy, wants to help her friend and she knows that sometimes a fairy can make a wish come true by finding a falling star. That night, the Little Fairy and Mole watch the sky and wait for a falling star. Will Mole's wish be granted?
Stunningly illustrated by Daniela Drescher, this magical book of transformation and wish-fulfilment will capture any child's imagination.
Recommended for 3 - 7 years.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
Floris Books.
'Drescher's arresting paintings combine an intensity of colour with the fragility of fairy figures, flowers and plants that will certainly attract young viewers'.
--School Library Association
'a timeless fairytale about making wishes come true, adventures and finding your way back home.'
--The Reading Castle Blog
Daniela Drescher is a Floris Books featured author. Read all about this author's life and work on our dedicated author page.
Daniela Drescher was born in Munich and trained in art therapy. She has worked with children for several years and is an illustrator for a parenting magazine. She has written and illustrated many picture books, which are bestsellers in Germany, including, In the Land of Fairies, In the Land of Elves, In the Land of Merfolk, The Elves' Big Adventure, What's Hiding in There?, Merlina and the Magic Spell, Little Fairy's Christmas and Lily the Little Princess (all Floris Books).
You can also visit the author's own website at http://www.danieladrescher.de
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.
A Swedish Christmas
ISBN 9781782500155
Regular price $37.96 Sale price $35.50 Save 6%by Caroline Wendt; Photography by Pernilla Wästberg; Translated by Eileen Laurie
In this beautiful festive craft book, Caroline Wendt and Pernilla Wästberg present a wealth of recipes, decorations and gifts to add a little Scandinavian magic to any Christmas!
Bake tasty festive treats, from savoury breadsticks to delicious gingerbread men. Add Scandinavian flair to your home with cushions, wreaths and crocheted Santas. Decorate a Christmas tree the Swedish way, with frozen angels, knitted baubles and icing snowflakes. And share the festive cheer with perfect gifts like cookie jars and cute caramel crackers.
A Swedish Christmas is packed with wonderful festive projects using all kinds of materials and techniques. Each project comes with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs.
Hardcover, 128 pages with colour illustrations. 265 x 195 mm.
Floris Books, 2013.
'Children and adults alike love to see what each day marked on an advent calendar will bring. Well this beautiful version will have them brimming with excitement as the 24 little boxes reveal their sweet surprises!'
-- Love Crafting, Christmas 2013
'There is lots of festive goodness inside this book ... This is a really nice book with a good mix of quick and more complex projects, lots of different crafts to choose from and a "something for everyone" style that ranges from cute to stylish, and from quirky & fun to traditional.'
-- Laura Howard, Bugs and Fishes craft blog
Caroline Wendt is a freelance journalist for gardening, food and interior design. She and Pernilla Wästberg discovered a common interest in crafts, and A Swedish Christmas is the result. Caroline especially likes to use yarn, sparkling beads and flea-market finds.
Pernilla Wästberg is a freelance photographer. She and Caroline Wendt discovered a common interest in crafts, and A Swedish Christmas is the result. Pernilla is especially fond of gingerbread, hyacinths and moss.
Crafting Magical Window Stars
ISBN 9781782507796
Regular price $30.50by Frédérique Guéret; Translated by Anna Cardwell
Step-by-step instructions for crafting twenty-five beautiful tissue paper window stars, suitable for all seasons.
Softcover, 120 pages with 75 full colour photographs.
210 x 192 mm.
Floris Books, 2022.
Printed in China.