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.
Pelle's New Suit mini edition
ISBN 9780863155840
Regular price $14.95 Sale price $13.50 Save 10%by Elsa Beskow
A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story.
Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle’s Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle.
This is a wonderful book to help children understand where their clothes come from and the traditional craft of working with wool.
Recommended for children aged 3-6 years old.
Hardcover, 32 pages. Colour illustrations. 127 x 172 mm.
Floris Books.
'Charming. This little book makes you feel all warm inside. It's very cute and the pictures are clear and easy to help explain the story.'
-- Totz2teens.co.uk member review
Elsa Beskow is a Floris Books featured author. Read all about this author's life and work on our dedicated author page.
Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author--illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over.
How Does my Fruit Grow?
ISBN 9781782504726
Regular price $26.95by Gerda Muller.
Sophie loves visiting her aunt and uncle in the countryside and learning all about the fruits that grow in their garden: strawberries, redcurrants and cranberries. She even discovers how a tall cherry tree grows from a small seed, and how bees help blossoms become fruit.
She is sad when her family moves south but starts to enjoy her new garden with its different plants and trees. Soon Sophie makes friends with her neighbours who help her harvest melons, grapes, figs, oranges and pomegranates.
At school, Sophie and her classmates learn about tropical fruits and nuts from all over the world -- bananas, coconuts, cashews, pineapples and many more.
This superb companion to Gerda Muller's beloved How Does My Garden Grow? is full of beautiful, and fascinatingly detailed, illustrations. The simple story, both informative and entertaining, is perfect for teaching children where food comes from, and for inspiring interest in the wonderful diversity of the world around us.
Recommended for 4-7 yrs old.
Hardcover, 275 x 295 mm. 40 pages.
Floris Books, 2018.
How Does my Garden Grow?
ISBN 9781782507291
Regular price $28.95 Sale price $27.99 Save 3%by Gerda Muller.
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, bees, making salad, catching beetles, digging, earthing up, picking and composting. When winter comes, Sophie has to go home -- but her grandfather has one last surprise for her.
This is a wonderful book for children to learn about allotment or vegetable gardening through Sophie's eager and questioning eyes. Gerda Muller's characterful illustrations accurately depict the garden and its plants through spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Recommended for 4-7 yrs old.
Hardcover, 275 x 295 mm. 40 pages.
Floris Books, 2020 (2nd edition).
Spring by Gerda Muller
ISBN 9780863151934
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 with lambs, sowing seeds, painting Easter eggs and watching baby birds.
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, 2020 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.
Spring & Summer Activities Come Rain or Shine
ISBN 9781782503750
Regular price $37.95 Sale price $34.50 Save 9%Edited by Stefanie Pfister; Translated by Anna Cardwell
This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts. Ideal for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Many activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.
Race handmade boats, build an insect hotel and create wildflower Easter eggs, 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 spring and summer months.
All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from streams and moss, to butterflies and dandelions. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom.
This wide-ranging book will provide inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups.
Softcover, 120 pages.
229 x 210 mm.
Floris books, 2017.
'This inspiring book for parents and teachers working with children from four upwards, is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities. It encourages an exploration of nature, from streams and moss, to butterflies and dandelions. It encourages children to explore the natural world through play and creation, and includes many ideas of summer games such as hopscotch. I enjoyed the many ideas for building dens - whether sunshades, wigwams or little houses for bugs. It is full of photos and clear illustrations.'
-- Kindling
Stefanie Pfister is a craft professional living in Germany. She works for a bestselling craft magazine.
Hello Birds, What Do You Say?
ISBN 9781782504887
Regular price $14.95By Loes Botman
This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a variety of birds and the special sounds they make.
Loes Botman's colourful and detailed illustrations bring the different birds -- including a robin, blue tit, swan, pigeon and duck -- vividly to life. Children will learn to recognise the birds -- many of which live in their gardens, parks and countryside -- and be encouraged to try out their distinctive calls.
The simple concepts and words make this book perfect for exploring with young children.
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board book, 12 pages. Beautiful colour illustrations. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books, Jan 2018.
Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She has been widely exhibited and runs workshops. She is also the illustrator of Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?, Hello Animals, Where Do You Live?, Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?, Hello Farm, How Do You Do?, and Hello Birds, What Do You Say?
'Exquisitely colored detailed renderings.'
-- CBC Best Children's Books of the Year
'I hope we see more books like this one in the future. It’s basically a nonfiction board book, telling you which sounds each songbird makes. The fact that it’s also gorgeous to the eye is just gravy.'
-- A Fuse 8 Production
'There's no denying the illustrations are very attractive, and the predictable pattern and onomatopoeia ('Chatter chatter says the magpie. / Chook chook says the blackbird') vigorously support pre-literacy skills. Though many of these birds aren't likely to be found in most North American backyards, it's nevertheless a friendly introduction to birds and bird calls for children on this side of the pond. (Board book. 1-3)'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Perfect for lap-sitting bird enthusiasts... The pictures are truly lovely, with lots of color and texture... All of the illustrations were accurate. It's especially nice to have a board book that gives some specific nomenclature, (bullfinch, magpie, starling), rather than 'birdie'.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'[A] bright and lively board book... The simple concepts and words make [the book] perfect for exploring with young children and [it's] highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library board book collections.
-- Midwest Book Review
'Like a kindly grandparent, gently pointing out the wonders of nature to a curious child, the book opens readers' eyes (and ears) to the range of birds in our localities. Even grown-ups may discover here birds which they have never noticed or recognised before. Loes Botman's illustrations combine accurate details... With glowing coloured backgrounds. The effect is atmospheric and appealing, as well as being a useful first guide to common birds. Hello Birds is a beautiful first step into nature connection.'
-- Armadillo
'Here is another gorgeous, bright board book from Dutch illustrator Loes Botman... Botman's exquisite detailed illustrations bring the different birds vibrantly to life making this an ideal book to use with young children for identifying different birds in the garden, on a walk in the park or countryside.'
-- Outside in World
'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses.[The book is] of course, very robust and ideal for early childhood settings!'
-- Kindling
'I love garden birds, so I was immediately attracted to this gorgeous board book. I particularly like the detail of the illustrations. Each page depicts one bird, together with words to describe the bird's call, such as ''Chirp chirp says the sparrow,'' so there is plenty to talk about. The book can even be used as a first spotter's guide!'
-- JUNO Magazine
Praise for Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?
'A perfect book for exploring with young children.'
-- Outside In World
'This is a gorgeous board book.'
-- Juno
'Botman's soft pastels provide highly detailed images of the insects and other creatures... A lovely biology and vocabulary lesson rolled into one.'
-- Kirkus
'With gorgeous illustrations and descriptive words that are fun to say, this is a board book young children will enjoy looking at.'
-- Through The Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
'The soft, bright pastel renderings give detail to each insect. Children may be inspired to act out the simple verbs for each insect. A nice book for little backyard gardeners.'
-- Youth Services Book Review