Books published by publisher Floris Books, 2011

How cheeky is the red squirrel? How proud is the puffin? How cute is the Shetland pony? Your wee ones will love making friends with their favourite Scottish animals. Meet the clever Border collie puppy, the sleepy grey seal and the hairy Highland cow in Scotland's countryside. This bright board book is packed with lively images and simple, clear words. The chunky format and hardwearing pages are perfect for wee hands.

Three children and their mother live in a cottage shaped like a hat on a little island in a lake. One day their mother goes to the mainland to find yarn to make the children new clothes. While she's away the children try to help around the house, but housework is much harder than they thought. They have great fun sweeping the chimney -- but they get very dirty. They wash their clothes in the lake and dry them over a fire -- but fires are hard to control... Will Hat Cottage be standing by the time their mother returns? A charming story from Elsa Beskow about getting help from unexpected places, with lively illustrations in her classic style.

Pip the gnome plays happily with his woodland friends, the mouse, robin, wren and spider. Follow them through spring, summer, into fall and then winter. The colorful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the seasons, with bright green leaves in spring, warm sunshine in summer, blustery wind in fall and snowfall in winter. Perfect for bedtime, the story ends as we look up at the stars and say good night to Pip.

Once there was an old man and woman who didn't have any children. They watch their neighbors' children playing in snow. One day they build a snow-girl in their garden -- and are astonished when she comes to life. But what will happen when spring comes, and the snow melts? This classic story of dreams coming true is beautifully illustrated by Hélène Muller in a gentle watercolor style, while the lyrical text makes the poignancy of the tale accessible for young children.

A Daniela Drescher picture book with a difference. Young children will love exploring the world of elves and fairies, and this time there’s more to discover! Lift the three or four flaps on each page to find out what’s hiding in the old tree, in the nest, in the grass or under the leaves. The simple text, which asks ‘What’s hiding in there?’, is ideal for young children. This second edition has sturdier flaps, but all the same charm as before.

When Goldilocks goes to collect flowers in the wood she gets lost and stumbles upon a pretty house in a clearing. She looks inside and sees a table with three chairs: a big chair, a medium chair and a little chair, and in front of each chair is a steaming bowl of porridge. The porridge smells so good, and Goldilocks is so hungry, that she opens the door and walks inside. But this house belongs to three bears: a big daddy bear, a medium mummy bear and a little baby bear -- and they'll be back soon. This is a beautiful interpretation of a classic story. Gerda Muller's timeless, intricate illustrations offer wonderful extra detail for children to enjoy. From the very first page, she includes big, medium and little versions of birds, squirrels, mice, plates, umbrellas, slippers, and more. Children and parents will notice new things each time.

This dazzling collection of twenty-nine illustrated stories includes: “When Mother Troll Took in the King’s Washing” by Elsa Beskow “The Magician’s Cape” by Anna Wahlenberg “Leap the Elk and the Little Princess Cottongrass” by Helge Kjellin “The Four Big Trolls and Little Peter Pastureman” by Cyrus Granér “The Trolls and the Youngest Tomte” by Alfred Smedberg “The Ring” by Helena Nyblom “The Seven Wishes” by Alfred Smedberg “Stalo and Kauras” by P. A. Lindholm “The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds” by Harald Ostenson “The Boy and the Trolls, or the Adventure” by Walter Stenström “The Crofters and the Gnomes” by Anna Wahlenberg “The Golden Key” by W. E. Björk “The Giant Who Slept for Ten Thousand Years” by Einar Rosenborg ... and many more! John Bauer’s original and evocative illustrations bring these classic Swedish folk tales to life. Those who love Swedish tales won’t want to miss this beautifully illustrated book of timeless stories. This is a great gift for anyone at any time of the year! Click on these links to view more of John Bauer’s exquisite illustrations. Leap Elk and Little Princess Cottongrass The Four Big Trolls and Little Peter Pastureman The Golden Key (Ages 7–100)