‘An empowering picture book that will help little ones to discover their own inner superheroes.’ — Scottish Book Trust Halima can’t decide who to dress up as for her friend’s birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? “You can’t be either,” her friends tell her, “because you don’t look like them.” Halima decides she doesn’t want to go to the party any more. What’s the point if she can’t be one of her heroes? Until Mama says Halima can be whoever she wants to be, and together they discover some of the strong, brave women who could ins ..read more

Spring is right around the corner and the temptation to start weeding and pruning has just begun. As our friends the Prickletrims learn in The Prickletrims Go Wild, trim lawns and manicured hedges may look neat and orderly but do they really add much else to your garden? Letting your garden run wild can bring so many benefits to you and the world around you. You just have to let it grow! ‘Broad comedy pokes fun at those trying to exercise control over untamable forces, while spreads remind readers of the magnificence of nature left to its own devices.’ Publisher’s Weekly Benefits of a ..read more

Halima can’t decide who to dress up as for her friend’s birthday party. Should she be a princess like Elsa, or a sort-of superhero like Pippi Longstocking? “You can’t be either,” her friends tell her, “because you don’t look like them.” Halima decides she doesn’t want to go to the party any more. What’s the point if she can’t be one of her heroes? That is until Mama says Halima can be whoever she wants to be, and together they discover some of the strong, brave women who could inspire her. Can Halima regain her confidence and discover her inner superhero princess? African-diaspora mother ..read more

In her candid and courageous book, When Fragments Make a Whole, Lory Widmer Hess describes her experience of inner transformation through her exploration of the healing stories in the gospels. In a unique blend of poetry, commentary and autobiography, she describes how she engaged with and drew inspiration from these stories. Her approach will inspire readers on their own journey of spiritual growth. We spoke to author Lory about the process of the writing the book, the inspiration behind it and what she hopes it will bring to other people. Why did you write this book? Is there any “back stor ..read more

Colour is everywhere. From blue skies to red sunsets, from the first flowers in spring to the blazing leaves of autumn. But what is the nature of colour? Scientific books present a variety of mechanical explanations but this approach leaves colour as a whole unexplained. Seeing Colour: A Journey Through Goethe’s World of Colour by Nora Löbe, Matthias Rang and Troy Vine, brings German poet and scientist, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s research up to date. Through descriptions of simple observations and ingenious experiments, readers will discover the underlying principles that govern colour itse ..read more

In Dawn Casey’s new picture book, The Bumblebee Garden, illustrated by Stella Lim, little Ben helps his Grandpa tend to the garden and learns all about the life-cycle of bees and their importance to the natural world. When Grandpa explains that bees carry pollen that helps juicy strawberries grow, Ben asks if they can help the bees in return. One way we can all help our buzzy friends is to make space for them in our gardens. Invite bees into your garden by making a wood-slice hotel! Taken from our book Spring and Summer Activities Come Rain or Shine, this is a great way to thank the bees ..read more

During a difficult time in her life, writer, editor and longtime student of anthroposophy, Lory Widmer Hess turned to the accounts of Jesus’s work on earth for comfort and inspiration. She wrote poems about the lives of the people who had been touched by Christ and, over several years, added personal reflections that explored the difficulties she was facing in her marriage, the challenges of raising a family, and setbacks in her career. Gradually she learned forgiveness and self-acceptance. In When Fragments Make a Whole: A Personal Journey Through Healing Stories in the Bible, Lory describe ..read more

At Floris Books we love bookshops and we greatly appreciate all the work that bookshops and booksellers do to bring our books to our readers. We’re launching a series of blog posts shining a spotlight on some of the specialist bookshops we work with, starting with Rudolf Steiner House Bookshop, London. We spoke to the bookshop manager, Elizabeth Reeves, to find out about the books they sell, what makes their shop distinctive and what their customers are looking for in the shop. Can you tell us about the bookshop and the range of books you sell? The bookshop opened in the spring of 1932. It is ..read more

An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, is a charming exploration into the tradition and magic of Nordic culture. Classic characters of Finnish folklore; the cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear, star in these lively stories of mischief and fun, for readers of all ages. In the chapter below, the sly Fox and sticky beaked Raven go head to head in a battle of wits for some of Mrs Metsola’s delicious cheese. The extract is a prime example of Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin’s colourful characterful portrayals of the creatures and landscapes of Finland. Raven, Fox a ..read more

In The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection, a pair of adventurous orphans find their new home with Aunt Lavender, Aunt Brown, Aunt Green and Uncle Blue. Follow along as the mischievous siblings explore, make new friends, and learn some important lessons with their new family. This beautiful edition includes the stories Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Aunt Brown’s Birthday; Peter and Lotta’s Adventure; and Uncle Blue’s New Boat. The extract below is from the story, Uncle Blue’s New Boat. It wouldn’t be a family outing with Peter and Lotta without a few hiccups ..read more