Resources for parents

Dear Friends,

In this time of uncertainty, when the world seems almost unrecognisable, we would like to send out our love and best wishes to our readers both near and far. 

We’re in awe of the people being creative and supportive to their communities. In these tough times we all have to stick together (even if it’s only possible virtually). 

We’re working hard to continue to bring you our beautiful books and we will carry on sharing details of them in the hope that we can cast some light and enjoyment to your day. 

Here, we’ve gathered together a selection of our books which we hope will offer you and your children activities to share, adventures to escape to and ways to learn together. You can find more of our beautiful books by browsing here on our website.

We would urge you to support your local bookshop online where you can, but in order to make it as easy as possible for people to have access to books we have introduced free postage on all UK orders on our website to help too. Also, if you subscribe to our mailing list you can get one free book with any order placed on our site. Happy reading.

With very best wishes,

The Floris Books team

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Teach young children about the importance of sharing with the help of Daisy the Hungry Duck by Evelien van Dort and Marjan van Zeyl. The soft, warm illustrations lend a dream-like quality to this charmingly simple board book.

Journey through the year with Gerda Muller Seasons Gift Collection – a gift box edition of Gerda Muller’s beloved ‘seasons’ board books book, which includes mini editions of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. These beautifully illustrated books, with no words, are full of seasonal details to spot.

Share the joys of spring with young children with Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden by Daniela Drescher – an enchanting seasonal story filled with flourishing flowers and creeping insects.

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Evie the Strawberry Fairy wants to win a prize for her amazing hot-air balloon. But when the creatures of Wildberry Acres need her, she is forced to choose between winning and helping others. Evie and the Strawberry Balloon Ride by Stefanie Dahle is a story about creativity, putting others first and lending a hand.

Join Anna and Benjamin as they spend the seasons with the great oak tree, and discover the fascinating plants and animals that live around it. A Year Around the Great Oak by Gerda Muller is a compelling combination of engaging story and educational information to delight and teach readers.

Gerda Muller’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a delicately illustrated, unique retelling of the story that inspired Disney’s Fantasia. Can Oliver stop his enchanted brooms getting out of control?

Paul is playing alone in a sandpit when an elephant made of sand takes him on an amazing adventure. With his sand elephant, and his new friends, Paul isn’t lonely anymore. The Sand Elephant by Rinna Hermann and Sanne Dufft is a vibrant, charming celebration of childhood imagination.

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Crafts Through the Year by Thomas and Petra Berger includes step-by-step instructions for making a range of toys and decorations to help children engage with festivals and seasons of the year.

Learn how to make toys, jewellery, dolls and lots more from fleece and yarn. Creative Wool by Karin Neuschütz includes a range of projects for children of all ages.

Green Fingers and Muddy Boots by Ivor Santer contains fun and practical activities to do in the garden every month of the year, ranging from growing flowers and vegetables, to spotting birds and tracking the weather. 

Practical and brightly illustrated, Spring and Summer Activities Come Rain or Shine is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts. Ideal for parents with children aged four and up. 

Finger Strings by Michael Taylor offers 80 inventive and imaginative shapes and figures to create with finger strings. The book contains games that will delight all children, from the very young to those with greater dexterity. 

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Experienced teacher and parenting coach Lou Harvey-Zahra offers advice, practical tips and guidance to help parents face the challenges of the middle years with confidence in Growing Children, Thriving Children. Also available to order in eBook format here.

Happy Child, Happy Home by Lou Harvey-Zahra introduces ‘conscious parenting’ as a new way of helping any family home become more harmonious. Considers issues such as rhythm and routine, children’s play, storytelling and crafts. Also available to order in eBook format here.

Discover the different types of boundaries children need at different ages and stages, from babies to young adults. Why Children Need Boundaries offers a parent’s toolkit of practical advice on common pitfalls to avoid, how to form healthy family habits and how to set appropriate rules.