Floris Books

Floris Books is an independent publishing company based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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.
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- Beyond DarningThis beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book Darning Brooches by Hikaru Noguchi! Filled with her usual inspirational images, this is the perfect guide for those interested in ...$54.99 AUDIn Stock
- What's Hiding Under There?Welcome to an enchanting world of elves, fairies and woodland creatures. Lift the flaps to discover what's hiding in the old tree, amongst the berries, in the toadstool, or under the leaves. This ...$40.99 AUDIn Stock
- Mini Book - The Story of the Butterfly Children"Far, far away from here in the magical Butterfly Kingdom live the brilliant and joyful butterfly folk. The little butterfly children are called chrysalids." The butterfly children love dancing ...$19.99 AUDIn Stock
- The Secret of the KelpieEvery loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. And every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. But it's easy to forget those dangers on a sunny afternoon." Flora is playing ...$19.98 AUDIn Stock
- Easter in AutumnEaster in Autumn This much loved book from Collette Leenman, contains creative ideas of how to spend Easter with children in Autumn. The emphasis is on using natural materials from the local ...$24.95 AUDIn Stock
- The Last Rainbow BirdAward-winning author-illustrator Nora Brech imagines a bold and incredible world of characterful birds, elaborate treetop houses and fantastical landscapes The warm story introduces children to ...$36.98 AUDIn Stock
- The Otherwhere EmporiumThe mysterious Nowhere Emporium has appeared once more.With its shining bricks the colour of midnight, and rich scents of melting chocolate and exotic spices, it's easy to see why inquisitive ...$23.99 AUDIn Stock
- Secrets of the Last Merfolk"One of the swimmers plunged underwater with a flick of his long, dolphin-like tail. The other followed, sending an arc of spray shooting upwards, tail slapping against the choppy waves."In the ...$23.98 AUDIn Stock
- Spring and Summer Nature Activities for Waldorf KindergartensA wonderful resource book for any Waldorf or Waldorf-inspired kindergarten.Encourage children to engage with the seasons as they build bird boxes, use plant dyes, make earthworm boxes, grow and ...$49.98 AUDIn Stock
- The Connected Family HandbookHow can simple activities help us connect more fully with our children and live more happily together? What types of games will encourage children to be kind to others? How can crafting and ...$39.99 AUDIn Stock
- Ancient GreeceA retelling of Greek mythology and ancient history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12). This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary ...$30.99 AUDIn Stock
- Making Fairy Folk - 39 Magical Needle Felted CharactersPeg dolls are small, enchanting, and easy to make. They are a perfect craft for children and can become the inspiration for endless play and storytelling. Margaret Bloom invites you to enter the ...$43.98 AUDIn Stock
- Olwen Finds Her WingsOlwen the baby owl isn't happy. Sitting on her branch is boring. What else can little owls do? Olwen longs to be just like hare, squirrel and bear but no matter how hard she tries she can't hop, ...$35.99 AUDIn Stock
- Rapunzel'Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!'Trapped at the top of a tall tower, every day Rapunzel throws down her long, long golden hair for her captor, the enchantress, to climb. Until one day the ...$29.99 AUDIn Stock
- Weeds and What They Tell UsThis wonderful little book covers everything you need to know about the types of plants known as weeds. Ehrenfried Pfeiffer discusses the different varieties of weeds, how they grow and what they ...$25.98 AUDIn Stock
- Sam and the Gnome's Red HatTwo of Sam's friends live in the forest: a robin with her cheerful song and a shy fawn with his brown eyes. But his very best friend is a gnome who lives where the leaves are thick, and ferns and ...$29.99 AUDIn Stock
- Home of the Wild"A house is not a home for wild things; wild things need to run, and soar, and swim." In the quiet dawn of the spring forest a boy finds an orphan fawn, hungry and alone. He carefully carries her ...$35.99 AUDIn Stock
- Lewis Clowns AroundPoor Lewis hates being a puffin. His brother Harris is great at catching fish, flying and doing puffin things, but Lewis just doesn't fit in. He longs for a different life, far away from the ...$15.95 AUDIn Stock
- Three Grimms Fairy TalesThese classic Brothers Grimm tales of princesses and dwarfs, wicked queens and gentle bears have delighted children and adults alike for two centuries. Their unique magic and wonder make them ...$47.00 AUDIn Stock
- Therapeutic Eurythmy for ChildrenTherapeutic Eurythmy for Children is a collection of exercises gathered by Anne-Maidlin Vogel from 1968 until 1998. Many arose from lectures the author attended, given by experienced therapeutic ...$70.98 AUDIn Stock
- Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy FolkMeet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic European folk tales.Much-loved stories such as 'Kate Crackernuts', ...$49.99 AUDIn Stock
- Making Waldorf CraftsThis is a book to guide young people through making things on their own (with a little help or guidance from an adult if needed) with few words and plenty of pictures to follow. As mainstream and ...$48.99 AUDIn Stock
- Ancient RomeThis book written especially for Waldorf teachers includes : stories of the founding of Rome early battles with Carthage and Hanniba Julius Caesar and the conquests of Gaul and Britain Antony and ...$30.99 AUDIn Stock
- The Sand ElephantPaul has no one to play with. The sandpit is empty. Or is it? As he digs and pats the sand, a shape appears: an elephant. Curling up under the elephant's warm, sandy trunk, Paul drifts off to ...$29.99 AUDIn Stock
- Waldorf Games Handbook For The Early Years - Games to Play and Sing with Children aged 3-7Games Children Sing and Play is a treasury of 34 favourite, time tested games for playing with three to five year olds that help them to develop healthily. These games comprise both traditional ...$57.99 AUDIn Stock
- Spin a Scarf of SunshineA bright and inspiring picture book with a message of sustainability Shares the concept of the wool life cycle, shearing, spinning, dying and knitting, with young children in an engaging, ...$37.98 AUDIn Stock
- Autumn and Winter Nature Activities for Waldorf KindergartensA wonderful resource book for any Waldorf or Waldorf-inspired kindergarten. Encourage children to engage with the seasons as they craft willow hanging baskets, harvest and prepare fruit, care for ...$42.00 AUDIn Stock
- Stories to Light the Night - A Grief and Loss Collection for Children, Families and CommunitiesStories to Light the Night offers story medicine for children, families and communities at times of grieving, loss and separation. Stories and words have therapeutic potential. They can ...$57.99 AUDIn Stock
- An Illustrated Kalevala- Myths and Legends from FinlandEncounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in this lavishly illustrated, adaptation of the classic Finnish epic. This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is ...$54.99 AUDIn Stock
- A Biodynamic ManualFor anyone already practicing, or turning to, biodynamic gardening and farming methods, numerous detailed questions arise, such as:* How do you choose your seeds?* What fertilisers should you ...$40.99 AUDIn Stock