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.
The epistles of the Act of Consecration are special prayers that are heard at the beginning and end of the communion service of The Christian Community. They follow the path of the Christian year and, through subtle changes in mood and tone, reflect the changing seasons and the accompanying festivals. In this profound book, retired Christian ......
Magical Stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany
Travel to the magical Celtic lands to meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant... In this sumptuously illustrated new collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief. Elise Carmichael's ......
Mr Crump doesn't like animals or holidays or cheer of any kind. He takes from others and never says thank you. And he especially detests children. But the curmudgeonly old man has a secret. He LOVES teddy bears. His house is full of them. When trick-or-treaters accidentally uncover his cuddly collection, Mr Crump begins to feel a glimmer of ......
The original biodynamic sowing and planting almanac, adapted for North American (Eastern Standard Time) dates and times -- essential reading for over 60 years! The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help both seasoned biodynamic farmers and beginner gardeners maximise the yield and ......
The original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar ? essential reading for over 60 years! The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help everyone from seasoned biodynamic farmers to beginner gardeners maximise the yield and vitality of their crops and plants. Trusted by generations ......
When it's time to play Families, the children discover not every family is like theirs. Excitedly, they share what their families look like: playing with noisy siblings, or having toys to themselves; families with two busy working mums or those with a dad and no mum; children who live with their grandparents or stepsiblings, and more. The ......
"Fox opened the first page of a book. Mole settled cosily, spilling cookie crumbs everywhere. This was how it always was in autumn. 'The Legend of the Scuffling Monster,' read Fox. 'Once upon a time...'" Fox and Mole live alone on a headland, in two houses, side by side. Mole is carefree and self-centred. Fox is responsible and self-sacrificing. ......
Grandma loves to play hide and seek, and she's very good at not being seen, just like her pet chameleons. Ari loves searching for Grandma while exploring her fascinating house. Could Grandma be hiding among the surprising outfits in her closet, or the curious objects in her study? Or is she in the junk room among the exotic souvenirs from her ......
Ben hates being the last to get picked up from kindergarten. Every single day. Then one pick-up time, Ben comes up with a terrifically tall tale about why his dad can't collect him sooner: because he's busy ruling over a huge kingdom, of course -- full of treasure, snake-monsters, knights and robbers. Soon all the children want to stay later at ......
