Floris Books Christmas Catalogue 2024

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The Tomtes' Christmas Porridge

By Sven Nordqvist

Its Christmas Eve, and Papa tomte is eagerly waiting for the human family to leave out a bowl of porridge, to say thank you for the tomtes help throughout the year. But Mama tomte has a terrible feeling the family have forgotten the porridge! Mama tomte and the children hatch a plan to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge. Can they sneak through the house without being seen? This charming story is based on the old Swedish Christmas tradition of leaving a sweet treat to thank the magical gnome-like creatures. Sven Nordqvist, one of Sweden’s most popular author and illustrators, has created a playful festive tale, full of delightful details

Also Available: ISBN 9780863158247 $33.99

The Christmas Snow Globe

By Sibylle Delacroix, Polly Lawson

Cosy and comforting, this charming picture book about festive excitement imagines a very special Christmas Eve where Lucy and Noah build a snowman in their bedroom, sledge down the stairs and fling snowballs over the sofa. It is a celebration of the power and magic of children’s imaginations, lovingly illustrated in a distinctive style with warm colours.

Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

By Nora Surojegin, Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin

One day Otto, an adventurous elf, finds a postcard showing pictures of beautiful sparkling lights in the night sky with the words, 'The light of Christmas!' Otto decides he must see this brightness himself and so begins an amazing journey towards Lapland, in search of the secret light of Christmas. On his way Otto meets the mighty Kekri, king of the forest, Niiu, a beautiful leaf fairy, a hungry badger, a friendly bear and the infamous Ironworm. But will he ever find the mysterious light he's looking for, and will Christmas brighten Otto's winter? In this charming winter storybook, mother and daughter team Pirkko-Liisa and Nora Surojegin have painted a captivating picture of the landscape, wildlife and folklore of Finland, which is full of expressive and intricate illustrations.

Also available: ISBN 9781782503231 $40.99

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Hardback

226 X 315 mm

32 Pages

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Rel Date: September 2024

9781782508588

AUD$: 36.99

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255 X 230 mm

28 Pages

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Rel Date: September 2024

9781782509097

AUD$: 36.99

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270 X 220 mm

112 Pages

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Rel Date: November 2023

9781782508229

AUD$: 46.99

Mary's Little Donkey Advent Calendar

By Gunhild Sehlin, Helene Muller

Lift the flaps on this traditionally styled Advent calendar to reveal moments from Gunhild Sehlin's beautiful Christmas story, accompanied by Hélène Muller's exquisite illustrations. Each of the 24 windows opens to reveal a picture detail from the story and, on the back of the window, a short extract from the words of the story. In that way, the story of Mary and Joseph's journey can be charmingly told, day by day, over the Advent season.

Mary's Little Donkey

By Gunhild Sehlin, Helene Muller

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a scruffy little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph have to travel the long journey to Bethlehem, who can they rely on to get them there safely? This unique version of the traditional nativity story is told from the child friendly perspective of the little donkey, who grows in confidence and pride as Mary and Joseph place their trust in him.

Mary's Little Donkey and the Escape to Egypt 3/e

By Gunhild Sehlin, Jan Verheijen

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a dirty little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph are told they have to go to Bethlehem, who will carry Mary on the long journey? And when Herod's soldiers come looking for them, who will help them escape across the desert to Egypt? This is an exciting and beautifully told version of the Christmas story and the early years of little Jesus's life, from a unique, child-friendly perspective. It is ideal for family reading through the Advent season.

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297 X 420 mm

1 Pages

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9781782503279

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32 Pages Rel Date: December 2016

9781782502944 AUD$: 29.99

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216 X 138 mm

160 Pages

Rel Date: August 2012

9780863159336

AUD$: 27.99

One Christmas in Our Building A Very Merry Mystery

By Johanna Lindemann, Andrea Stegmaier

A unique and heart-warming picture book about community spirit and the true meaning of the festive season. Both beautiful and amusing, it captures a child’s perspective on Christmas and the illustrations are lively, textured and full of fun details to spot.

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289 X 225 mm

Release Date: August 2023

36 pages

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9781782508618 AUD$: 35.99

Little Fairy's Christmas

By Inkeri Karvonen, Hannu Taina

Little Tomte makes a special wish that Christmas will come. He sings carols, tries to bake tasty treats, and builds a snow tomte, but nothing makes it feel like Christmas. Can Little Tomte find a way to share his Christmas spirit? This is a beautiful new edition of the heart-warming festive tale about hope, community and friendship created by an acclaimed Finnish author and illustrator.

Also available: ISBN 9781782500162 $29.99

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238 X 294 mm

By Daniela Drescher

Faith, the little fairy, is lost in a snowstorm. While looking for somewhere warm to stay she meets animal friends, a cold young elf and Father Christmas! A new edition of the winter tale with vibrant artwork by bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher.

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254 X 224 mm

32 pages

Release Date: December 2023 COLOUR SECTION (S) 9781782508533 AUD$: 35.99

The Christmas Angels

By Else Wenz-Vietor

It ’s Christmas Eve, and most people are safely tucked up in their beds. But the Christmas angels know who needs their help on this holy night, and are ready to fly down to help the lost, lonely and weary. Small children will love the row of cut-out angel heads which reveal the features of each little angel in turn. This is a beautiful and inspiring picture book which sings of the message of Christmas loving kindness from every page.

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208 X 265 mm

28 pages

Release Date: December 2022 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781782508175 AUD$: 29.99

32 pages

Release Date: January 2023 COLOUR SECTION(S) 9781782508274 AUD$: 35.99

Little Tomte's Christmas Wish

Pip the Gnome and the Christmas Tree

By Admar Kwant

Pip the gnome decorates his Christmas tree with help from his friends robin, rabbit and mouse. Discover the beautiful, natural things they bring: a red apple, soft woollen thread, golden straw and a bright, shiny rosehip. Colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the joy of preparing for Christmas.

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180 X 153 mm

Release Date: March 2022

12 pages

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9781782507697 AUD$: 19.99

Peter and Lotta's Christmas

By Elsa Beskow

When Peter and Lotta spend Christmas with their aunts and uncle, they discover where presents really come from! This is a delightful story for young children from the world-renowned Swedish author illustrator Elsa Beskow which celebrates Swedish Christmas traditions and being a good neighbour. Elsa Beskow's Peter and Lotta stories, about two children living with their aunts and uncle, are full of gentle humour and charm.

Pippa and Pelle in the Winter Snow

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234 X 294 mm 36 pages

Release Date: January 2022

By Daniela Drescher

One crisp winter morning, elves Pippa and Pelle wake up to a beautiful white blanket of snow. Young children will love finding out what animals do in the winter. Daniela Drescher ’s illustrations and unique style will capture any child’s imagination and this magical board book is perfect for little hands.

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180 X 153 mm 12 pages

Release Date: January 2022 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781782507703 AUD$: 19.99

The Three Wise Men A Christmas Story

By Loek Koopmans

Loek Koopmans' retelling of one part of the Christmas story is full of life and character, as well as mystery and wonder. This charming traditional tale will help young children celebrate the nativity.

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254 X 210 mm

35.99

32 pages

Release Date: February 2021 COLOUR SECTION(S) 9781782507222

29.99

King and the Gifts of Gold

By Georg Dreissig, Maren Briswalter

This is the inspiring story of Melchior, one of the three kings who took gifts to the baby Jesus. Written for children and illustrated with Maren Briswalters gentle, detailed drawings of the Holy Land, it shows how true wealth comes not from what we own, but from how we serve God and share what we have.

Santa Claus and the Christmas Surprise

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210 X 297 mm

Release Date: November 2019

9781782506010

32 pages

AUD$: 35.99

Shepherd Boy and the Christmas Gifts

By Aly Hilberts, Sanne Dufft

Nathan wants to be a shepherd like his father but he also loves to craft beautiful figures from wood and wool. His Father loses patience and Nathan must throw away his toys until one night a visit from an angel changes everything. A heart-warming and unique version of the Christmas Story.

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235 X 209 mm 32 pages

Release Date: December 2017

9781782504382

29.99

By Dorothea Lachner, Maja Dusikova

Christmas is coming but Anna and Michael's village is cut off by deep snow. They're worried that Santa Claus won't reach them, so they send him a special wish. This is a gorgeously illustrated Christmas story about hope and community spirit, with a dash of traditional seasonal magic from much-loved illustrator Maja Dusíková.

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293 X 210 mm

Release Date: November 2018

9781782505433

28 pages

AUD$: 29.99

In Prague, Christmas meals include a special kind of fish. Tom chooses his live fish at the market, and calls it Peppo. He is so happy with his new pet but has forgotten what fate awaits Peppo as Christmas meal draws near. A charming, child friendly tale presenting one culture’s Christmas traditions.

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294 X 219 mm 32 pages

Release Date: November 2015 9781782502210

29.99

Tom's Christmas Fish

By Rita ToernqvistVerschuur, Marit Toernqvist

Katy's Christmas Gift

By Bernadette Watts

Katy sets out in the snow to visit the new baby born in the innkeeper's stable. She is bringing gifts: a loaf of bread, her cat Sasha and, most importantly, her favourite toy a wooden bird whistle. But Sasha doesn't want to play in the cold snow. A heart-warming and original version of the Christmas story for young children.

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294 X 219 mm

Release Date: November 2014

9781782501152

32 pages

AUD$: 29.99

Nativity Plays for Children

Celebrating

Christmas through Movement and Music

By Wilma Ellersiek, Kundry Willwerth

These simple Christmas plays in rhyming verse, with music, lyrics and directions for movement, are ideal for kindergarten and other early years settings up to the age of six or seven. The easy-to-follow plays build on well-known nativity stories to create a joyful and memorable Christmas experience.

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240 X 208 mm

Release Date: November 2014

9781782501169

176 pages

AUD$: 46.99

Nativity

a

Scene Christmas Figures and Animals for a Seasonal Display

By Viola Ulke

A lovely way for families and classes to prepare for Christmas is to make a nativity scene. The main characters change through December as the story progresses; Mary and Joseph can even journey around a room, until at last they arrive at the stable. With illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it is a beautifully crafted way to act out your own nativity scene.

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Category: HANDICRAFTS

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229 X 210 mm

Release Date: November 2014

9781782501244

112 pages

AUD$: 35.99

Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits

A Christmas Story for Advent

By Ulf Stark, Eva Eriksson

Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when the wind steals his clothes. The rabbit children live in the forest with their family and do not know about Christmas until the wind brings them strange gifts. A charming and funny illustrated story.

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270 X 250 mm

Release Date: November 2014

pages

9781782501367 AUD$: 47.99

Swedish Christmas

Simple Scandinavian Crafts, Recipes and Decorations

By Caroline Wendt, Pernilla Wastberg

In this beautiful festive craft book, Caroline Wendt and Pernilla Wästberg present a wealth of recipes, decorations and gifts to add a little Scandinavian magic to any Christmas! Bake tasty festive treats, from savoury breadsticks to delicious gingerbread men.

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Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

272 X 200 mm 128 pages

Release Date: November 2013

9781782500155

AUD$: 40.99

Elsa Beskow Calendar 2025

Little Christmas Tree

Elsa Beskow is one of Sweden's best-known authors and illustrators. Her picture books have been loved for more than a century. This month-to-view calendar is beautifully illustrated with Elsa Beskow's characteristic seasonal artwork, which features joyful children and magical little folk.

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300 X 300 mm 24 pages

Release Date: August 2024 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781782508939 AUD$: 35.99

By Loek Koopmans

The little Christmas tree hates its sharp needles, and longs to have soft leaves like all the other trees. But will it be happier when its wish is granted? Perhaps it's not so bad being a little Christmas tree after all... This is a charming story about learning that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

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229 X 210 mm 32 pages

Release Date: November 2009

9780863157172

AUD$: 29.99

Easy Wood

Carving for

Children Fun Whittling Projects for Adventurous Kids

By Frank Egholm, Anna Cardwell

Looking for an outdoor hobby to engage your children and encourage them to be crafty and creative? Wood carving is not only easy to learn and fun to do, but almost everything you need to get started can be found for free right outside!

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Category: HANDICRAFTS

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195 X 178 mm 128 pages

Release Date: October 2018

9781782505150

AUD$: 27.99

y Elsa Beskow

An Illustrated Collection of Fairy Tales for Brave Children

By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, this stunning collection of darkly magical fairy tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears. Rediscover seven classic emboldening tales, Hansel and Gretel, The Selfish Giant, Beauty and the Beast, The Spirit in the Bottle, Vassilissa, The Wild Swans and The Three Golden Hairs from renowned storytellers the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde and more. Each story is enriched by atmospheric artwork from awardwinning illustrator Scott Plumbe. Perfect for bedtime reading, this collection is an ideal gift for fearless children everywhere.

Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales

By John Bauer

A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer. From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories by well-known authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg are delightfully told, full of adventure and magic with clever, resourceful children outwitting fairytale villains. John Bauer's art renowned for its detail, character and subtle humour has never looked more luminous and evocative than in this gorgeously produced edition. Twenty extra pictures have been added along with a wonderful illustrated biography of Bauer, celebrating his work and life one hundred years after his premature death. The book has a foiled cover and ribbon marker, perfect for gifting. This treasury will be cherished for generations to come and loved by children, parents, and grandparents.

Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and many more

By Hans Christian Andersen, Anastasiya Archipova

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens, and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood. This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen’s best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children’s books. This gift edition of Andersen’s tales is designed for little hands and will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

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254 X 210 mm

88 Pages

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Rel Date: January 2021 9781782506713

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150 X 150 mm

256 Pages

Rel Date: September 2019

9781782505938

AUD$: 46.99

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225 X 180 mm

216 Pages

Rel Date: November 2014

9781782501183

AUD$: 30.99

Illustrated Treasury of Grimm's Fairy Tales

Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel and many more classic stories

By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Daniela Drescher

Two hundred years ago the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty muchloved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful servants and wicked queens.

This sumptuously illustrated collection of essential Grimm classics includes stories every childhood needs, some of which include:

* 'The Frog Prince'

* 'Little Red Riding Hood'

* 'Sleeping Beauty'

* 'Cinderella'

* 'Rumpelstiltskin'

Each tale is brought to life with radiant, faithful pictures from Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved illustrators, which are sure to fire any child's imagination.

Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

By Theresa Breslin, Kate Leiper

Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies these are the creatures of Scottish folklore.

Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales.

Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, which brim with otherworldly beauty.

A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children.

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284 X 223 mm

Release Date: May 2013

9780863159473

208 pages

46.99

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284 X 223 mm

Release Date: September 2012

9780863159077

160 pages

46.99

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