@florisbooks.bsky.social
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 Visit us online - florisbooks.co.uk
We're delighted that An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, illustrated by Anastasiya Archipova, has been chosen by Jung Chang as her 'good read' on BBC Radio 4!
Listen to Jung Chang discuss the book with Frank Cottrell-Boyce here:
A polar bear through the peephole of a door. Knock knock. Who is at the door?
A polar bear and a young boy under illuminated lights
Cover image of The Polar Bear Day by Park Jihee
Knock knock! Who's at the door? A playful polar bear! Park Jihee's wordless story of an unexpected friendship between a child and a polar bear is full of joy and a call to care for the environment. Jihee created the striking artwork on cardboard - florisbooks.co.uk/bo... #internationalpolarbearday
27.02.2026 12:30 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Meet Abdullah in his own #picturebook from @florisbooks.bsky.social books youtu.be/r6KabJ4Q-og?...
25.02.2026 11:46 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0😍 So nice to see our Paper Bridge among your brilliant bundle of book!
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A selection of picture books lying on a stripey pink blanket. Books include: Wiggling Words by Kate Rolfe; How To Find a Rainbow by Alom Shah and Sarthak Sinha; Milo and the Mountain by Jamie Carroll; and The Paper Bridge by Joëlle Veyrenc and Seng Soun Ratanavanh
I almost never get picture books any more but I treated myself to a few of the Carnegie nominees this week and @alomshaha.bsky.social also very kindly sent me a copy of the gorgeous How to Find a Rainbow which has got me mulling ideas for a future #KidsBooksFriday based around science books.
20.02.2026 09:56 — 👍 13 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 2
Webinar Series Conversation Starters with Susannah Richards Books to ignite and delight young readers. Discover 20 books from around the world that spark meaningful conversations with young people. 4pm EST/1pm PST Tuesday February 24th
Register now for tomorrow's #ConversationStarters webinar with acclaimed children's book expert Dr Susannah Richards via @pubspotlight.bsky.social. Featuring our poignant picture book My Home is in My Backpack by Eugenia Perrella and Angela Salerno! Register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
23.02.2026 16:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Big congratulations to all of the fantastic finalists who have been selected for the British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year! 🤩 @thebookseller.com
20.02.2026 12:05 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Hello! Thanks for your message. Just checked with my colleague and you're quite right, your email had landed in junk, sorry. We'll get back to you now!
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Time to register for our #ConversationStarters webinar on 2/24 featuring #kidsbooks from @childsplayusa.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social #CicadaBooks @nubeocho.bsky.social & @nosycrowus.bsky.social tinyurl.com/5463nnx4
18.02.2026 14:13 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Book Birthday to Emily and Daisy Mini! 🥳
Emily and Daisy is a delightful springtime story for young children about kindness and helping others, now available to purchase on its own in an adorable small format – perfect for little hands!
Find out more on our website!
#ElsaBeskow
When Wine Tastes Best app screenshot and app logo
Did you know that today is a good day to enjoy a glass of wine? Our When Wine Tastes Best app helps you find the best times to get the most from your bottle of wine. Based on decades of research by biodynamic expert Maria Thun. #NationalDrinkWineDay
18.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This sweet picture book about the value of cultural heritage is the perfect read for Ramadan and Eid. 🧸🌙
Abdullah’s Bear Needs a Name by Yasmin Hanif and Sophie Benmouyal is out now in the US!
Publisher Spotlight @consortiumbooks.bsky.social
Let's make deliciously crispy pancakes!
The Runaway Pancake by Tiny Fisscher and Sophie Pluim is a bright and contemporary retelling of the classic tale, full of lively illustrations and an easy pancake recipe, perfect for #PancakeDay!
Find the recipe here: www.florisbooks.co.u...
“Kelpies, selkies, changelings, imps & giants stride through these richly crafted worlds...anything is possible & unlikely heroes emerge” in CELTIC FOLK AND FAIRY TALES by @laridonwriter.bsky.social published by @florisbooks.bsky.social www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
16.02.2026 13:39 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
We're celebrating with some of our favourite red books 📕
Adventure to Scotland’s castles or chase after a runaway pancake. Whatever you love reading, we have something for everyone to enjoy!
Publisher Spotlight @consortiumbooks.bsky.social #ValentinesDay
Need a break from shoveling? We've got just the pile of #kidsbooks for you! From @florisbooks.bsky.social @geckopress.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social and @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social www.publisherspotlight.com/new-snowball...
11.02.2026 16:50 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1Thanks so much @nicolettejones.bsky.social 😍 @pubspotlight.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
11.02.2026 10:41 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Seng Soun Ratanavanh from The Paper Bridge, one of 19 books longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration; 11 had featured in my daily posts, plus the illustrators of 2 more. This, photographing paper sculpture, would’ve done if I’d seen it. @florisbooks.bsky.social
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Happy #BookBirthday to @florisbooks.bsky.social ABDULLAH'S BEAR NEEDS A NAME is a new #picturebook with excellent storytime potential for groups
10.02.2026 14:35 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1Thank you! 😍
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The Paper Bridge 2026 Longlist
Illustration from The Paper Bridge
Illustration from The Paper Bridge
Huge congratulations to Seng Soun Ratanavanh who has been longlisted for The Carnegie Medal for Illustration for The Paper Bridge – we’re so proud! #carnegies2026 The Carnegies CILIP Publisher Spotlight Find out more about this stunning book - www.florisbooks.co.u...
10.02.2026 11:00 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Announcing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration!🏅🎨
Featuring lively colours and immersive mediums, these 19 works beautifully portray themes of identity, relationships, nature, and life’s journey. 📚🌟
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
So proud to be part of this longlist with The Paper Bridge illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh - www.florisbooks.co.uk/book/Jo%26eu... 🤩 Congratulations to everyone on the list.
10.02.2026 09:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to all the lovely #kidsbook creators and publishers of this year’s Notable Books for a Global Society awards especially @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social on the inclusion of ORIGIN and @florisbooks.bsky.social publisher of MY HOME IS IN MY BACKPACK www.clrsig.org/nbgs-lists.h...
09.02.2026 15:24 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Just in from #MaiStory a list of #kidsbooks with strong #Black kids characters including HALIMA, SUPERHERO PRINCESSS published by @florisbooks.bsky.social "This energetic, empowering picture book follows Halima...who learns to push past self-doubt and claim her own identity"
09.02.2026 16:48 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Happy #NationalPizzaDay! Why not try making this gluten-free cauliflower pizza dough base loaded with your favourite toppings to celebrate? Yum 😋🍕 Find more fun family activities like this in The Connected Family Handbook by Lou Harvey-Zahra and Danielle Harbison -
09.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Paper plane flying above houses
An apartment building illustration from Cherry Blossom and Paper Planes
Two children lying on the grass
Cherry Blossom and Paper Planes
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
07.02.2026 15:00 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Watering can in a garden
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...
04.02.2026 19:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"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...
04.02.2026 14:46 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1