Summer by Gerda Muller
ISBN 9780863151941
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 fishing for tadpoles, playing at the beach, eating ice-cream, and enjoying evening picnics.
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. 2020 edition, 11th printing. 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 Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits
ISBN 9781782502449
Regular price $37.95 Sale price $36.50 Save 4%By Ulf Stark; Illustrated by Eva Eriksson; Translated by Susan Beard.
It's summer in the big forest and the rabbit children are looking forward to their first Midsummer party. Owl, who knows everything, says Midsummer is a time for dancing, love and magic. What a fun time they will have!
Then a terrible storm sweeps through the forest and the woodland animals must find shelter at Grump the tomte's cottage. Will the magic of Midsummer help restore harmony to the forest in time for the party?
This follow-up to The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits is an enchanting story in twenty-one chapters, which can be read through June to conclude on Midsummer's Day.
Ulf Stark masterfully weaves together drama and comedy to create a heartfelt and truly magical story. Award-winning illustrator Eva Eriksson brings the charming characters to life with delightful seasonal artwork.
Recommended for 5 - 8 years.
Hardcover, 120 pages. 27 x 25 cm. With colour illustrations.
Floris Books.
'For a thoroughly enjoyable story about a tomte called Grump, who really isn't that way at all, join the fun of The Midsummer Tomte and the Little Rabbits by Ulf Stark and Eva Eriksson.'
--Vermont Country Sampler
'The story itself is sweet and contains many life lessons as well as observations on the nature of living things, and the beautifully-colored illustrations capture its essence perfectly. This is the sort of story that should be handed down from one generation to the next, a literary gift filled with rewards in its telling.'
--Goodreads
'Grump the tomte, a gnomelike fellow whose gruff exterior hides a kind heart, feels lonely after his friend the bumblebee flies off at the beginning of summer. Cleaning the farm cottage in his care, he also misses the family that moved away. When a violent storm leaves many woodland animals homeless, he takes them in and becomes like a second grandpa to a rabbit family, rescuing an injured hero among them and nursing him back to health. Midsummer Night brings romance into the rabbits' lives and, unexpectedly, into the tomte's as well. Written with a storyteller's finesse and illustrated with lively, beautiful pencil and watercolor artwork, this companion book to The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits (2014) offers another foray into the character's magical world. Children who loved Astrid Lindgren's Tomten picture books will be enchanted by this longer story based on the same traditional creature from Scandinavian folklore. For any child who is ready for longer stories but still enjoys the illustrations in picture books, here's a captivating read-aloud choice.'
-- Booklist
'Award-winning illustrator Eva Eriksson continues to bring charming characters to life with delightful seasonal artwork. Simply stated, [this book] will prove to be an enduringly popular and highly prized addition to family, school, and community library collections for children ages 5 to 8.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'The quality of the book's production is superb'
--Wendy Axford, SLA
'Translated from Swedish, Stark's tale, with its whimsical characters and engaging narrative tone, brings to mind Tove Jansson's 'Moomin' books and A.A. Milne's 'Winnie-the-Pooh' stories. The oversize format and delicate, expressive colored pencil illustrations give the work a timeless flair. This selection's mix of childlike wonder and kernels of wisdom will appeal to child listeners and their adult readers, making it perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.'
-- School Library Journal
'This is a sweet magic-filled fairytale with lovely pastoral illustrations. For children who like fairytales and animal stories, this is a good one to recommend and a lovely readaloud.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'Praise for The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits:
'Eva Eriksson's delicate renderings of Grump and the bunnies are a delight. Told in 25 chapters, this tale is certain to become a classic.'
-- BookPage
'This one is a joy to read and to share with children... Stark bestows each of the main characters with vivid personalities, and Eriksson's depiction of Grump is particularly irresistible. It's filled with wonder and friendship.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'This book is unique in that it is a charming story and it is told in 25 short chapters, so you can read one a day for the entire month!'
-- KidlitTV
'It's an old-fashioned type of illustrated story (with a picture-book trim size) that doesn't feel the least bit dated or sentimental.'
-- The Horn Book Magazine
'It's the perfect storybook for families to share together, and children will enjoy the amusing illustrations, particularly of the animals with whom they will identify.'
-- Kindling
'Simple drawings and many words make for an involved but fun read-aloud that holds enough adventure and interest to last for a number of nights.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'This is a sweet magic-filled fairytale with lovely pastoral illustrations... For children who like fairytales and animal stories, this is a good one to recommend and a lovely readaloud.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
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).
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.
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.