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Floris Books
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Indie publisher based in Edinburgh. We specialise in beautiful books for children and fascinating non-fiction for adults. Check out our imprint @discoverkelpies.bsky.social
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In Cherry Blossom & Paper Planes by Jef Aerts & Sanne te Loo, Adin and Dina are best friends. They live in the country surrounded by cherry trees. Then Adin moves away. Will their friendship last? Celebrate your friends this #SendACardToAFriend Day by sharing this post! Publisher Spotlight
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What will you plant in your garden this year? We've got lots of books to help you grow! 🌱Join our #biodynamic & organics e-list to earn a free book with every order, exclusive discounts & news on our latest books. Sign up by 5th Feb at 6pm to receive our next bulletin - www.florisbooks.co.u...
February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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"The best picture books manage to be both honest and bolstering" Cecilia Heikkilä’s The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole @florisbooks.bsky.social "uses grotesque imagery to plumb the seemingly monstrous emotions that children are often taught to suppress" www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
Picture Books Can Tackle Tough Subject Matter | Kirkus Reviews
As author Mac Barnett and actor Jennifer Garner discussed at a recent event, picture books don’t have to be bland comfort food.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
How can we follow the guidance of the Archangel Michael in our own lives? In The Age of Archangel Michael: Reflections on the True Spirit of Our Time Emil Bock discusses the challenges facing humanity. ⭐Read an extract from Chapter 1 Courage in Thinking -
The Age of the Archangel Michael - Floris Books Blog
Discover how to gain spiritual courage by following the path of St Michael in this free extract from The Age of the Archangel Michael
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January 31, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Tomorrow is the last chance to order in our Winter Sale! ❄️

Choose from our selection of cosy craft books, perfect picture books and fascinating non-fiction, all half-price on our website.

Find your next read here: florisbooks.co.uk/su....

#FlorisBooks #WinterSale #Books
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Let's brighten up winter with a new issue of BfS, Coming Up!

Read it here: booksfromscotland.com/issue/coming...

Lots of fab books coming out between January & March 2026 - with thanks to @canongate.co.uk, @saraband-books.bsky.social, @leamington.bsky.social, @florisbooks.bsky.social & many more!
January 29, 2026 at 12:50 PM
In The Age of the Archangel Michael, Emil Bock paints a picture of the guardian spirit of our age. Written between 1923 and 1957, the lectures explore issues raised around inclusivity and empathy resonate with many challenges faced by people today - www.florisbooks.co.u...
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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“An easy to understand and helpful book for young kids who are still learning about how families work” ALL OUR FAMILIES ARE AWESOME is from @florisbooks.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/all-our-fami...
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Happy Book Birthdays to our new editions of Spring and Summer by Gerda Muller—two chunky board books perfect for little hands!

Full of charmingly detailed illustrations of children enjoying the seasons, little ones are encouraged to spot details and create their own stories about each scene.
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Woop! We're absolutely delighted to have not just ONE but TWO books featured on the @usbby.bsky.social Outstanding International Books list for 2026. 🥳 Check out the full list of brilliant books here - www.usbby.org/oustanding-i.... Congrats to all! 😍@pubspotlight.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Have a virtual poster @florisbooks.bsky.social made in the Fall featuring MY HOME IS IN MY BACKPACK illustration
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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THE YELLOW ROAD from @florisbooks.bsky.social is “a beautifully detailed journey that sparks the reader’s imagination.... Each page contains tiny details that will captivate readers” yabookscentral.com/kids-review-...
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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THE RUNAWAY PANCAKE arrives from @florisbooks.bsky.social as a“bright and contemporary retelling of the classic tale ... illustrations throughout this book are lively and playful, making for an enjoyable and engaging read” yabookscentral.com/kids-review-...
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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TIME FOR BED, LITTLE OWLS “offers up an entire family of adorable owls who frolick across the pages, defying our attempts to get them to sleep” @florisbooks.bsky.social msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/time...
Time for Bed, Little Owls
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January 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Our annual Winter Sale is now on!

Browse our selection of cosy craft books, perfect picture books and fascinating non-fiction, now half-price on our website: http://florisbooks.c...

And don't forget to sign up to our mailing list to claim a free book with every order!
January 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Sasha the @pubspotlight.bsky.social office kitty has some recommendations for wintry reads! #kidlit #cats #catswithbooks
December 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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“A true treasure reminding us peace and wonder are always right at hand” BLUE SKY MORNING from @florisbooks.bsky.social www.bayviews.org/review/blue-...
December 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
In Scottish tradition, the first-footer is the first visitor to enter a home after midnight, bringing good fortune for the New Year. 🐾 Happy Hogmanay from all of us at Floris Books!

Illustration from The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole by Cecilia Heikkilä
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Merry Christmas to you all! Thank you for being part of our story this year. With love from everyone at Floris Books. x

Illustration from Norbert the Winter Gnome by Daniela Drescher.
#merrychristmas #christmasday
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Santa Claus is on his way! Just one sleep to go until the big day... We're getting excited 🎅

Illustration from Santa Claus and the Christmas Surprise by Dorothea Lachner and by Maja Dusíková - www.florisbooks.co.u...

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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from everyone at Floris Books! After a busy year creating beautiful books we are all excited for our festive break with family and friends.

Our office is now closed (from 19th December) and will reopen on Monday 5th January. See you in 2026!
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today is the last day to place your order with us for delivery in time for Christmas Day! 🎄

Didn’t catch this in time? Don’t worry! Hop along to your local bookshop instead... 🐇

This beautiful illustration is taken from The Christmas Snow Globe by Sibylle Delacroix.
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM