We're so excited to see The Polar Bear Day by Park Jihee featured in the @scotsman.com roundup of the best new children's books for the Easter break 😍- www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul... @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Wishing you a Happy Weed Appreciation Day with this illustration of the wonderful weeds featured in The Flowers' Festival by Elsa Beskow! Find out more - www.florisbooks.co.u... #WeedAppreciationDay #ElsaBeskow

“630 MAPLE STREET is a clever #picturebook, great for children who love to tell their own stories and search for fun details” @florisbooks.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/630-maple-st...

“Promises hours of creative, interactive diversion” 630 MAPLE STREET is a mostly #wordless #picturebook from @florisbooks.bsky.social #MontessoriEvent Booth 647 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by South Korean illustrator Park Jihee from her wordless picturebook The Polar Bear Day, in the vein of Raymond Briggs’s The Bear, about a child who befriends a polar bear. Made with collage and paint on recycled cardboard. Floris Books 19 March. @florisbooks.bsky.social

Daffodils are in full bloom, which means one thing... Spring is finally here! Today we're making the most of the beautiful weather and reading Emily and Daisy Mini Edition, a delightful springtime story for children about kindness and helping others. Find out more here: www.florisbooks.co.u...

“The infinite worlds of a child’s imagination are brought to life in vivid colors and fantastical images in this picture book about the possibilities of playtime” Find WE CAN PLAY ANYTHING from @florisbooks.bsky.social #MontessoriEvent Booth 647 www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/we-c...

Are you fed up of invisible older women in children's books? Then you'll love this fearless woman in STEM/grandma/hide-and-seek champion! MY GRANDMA THE CHAMELEON coming from @florisbooks.bsky.social www.edelweiss.plus#sku=17825095...

Congratulations #CicadaBooks @florisbooks.bsky.social @postwavebooks.bsky.social @barefootbooks.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #TapiocaStories @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social @flowerpotpress.bsky.social @crestonbooks.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social

Spread the word! The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs by Mamiko Shiotani is a 2026 KIDS FAVORITE! Woop 🥰 Check out the full list here - cbcbooks.org/wp-content/u... @cbcbooks.bsky.social #KIDSFAVS @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay! Today is the perfect day to introduce you to Park Jihee, creator of The Polar Bear Day (out tomorrow!). Head to our blog to discover how she created the beautiful illustrations on recycled cardboard - www.florisbooks.co.u... Publisher Spotlight

Travel to the Land of Long Ago in a new edition of this favourite fairy tale by Elsa Beskow, publishing this week! www.florisbooks.co.u... Publisher Spotlight #ChildrensBooks #ElsaBeskow

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️ Mama by Hélène Delforge and Quentin Gréban is a beautiful collection of reflections on motherhood from around the world. Presenting the experiences that unite mothers across diverse cultures, Mama is the perfect book to share with loved ones this Mother's Day. #FlorisBooks

We had a fantastic time kicking off our 50th birthday celebrations in 2026 with @publishingscotland.bsky.social at London Book Fair yesterday! #londonbookfair #LBF

Lots of celebrate on this @cbc #NotableSocialStudies #kidsbook list! MY HOME IS IN MY BACKPACK from @florisbooks.bsky.social FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO READ from @crestonbooks.bsky.social and 4 from @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social including ORIGINhttps://cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/nsstb-2026/

Scotland has arrived in London! @publishingscotland.bsky.social #LondonBookFair #LBF2026

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration is here! 💫Showcasing a diverse range of unique artistic styles, these illustrations will capture your heart. Congratulations to all the talented illustrators. 🎨 https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlists-announced/

We are so delighted to share that #ThePaperBridge has been shortlisted for The Carnegie Medal for Illustration – congratulations Seng Soun Ratanavanh! #Carnegies2026 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Great tips on sharing #Wordless books with kids! Thanks @florisbooks.bsky.social www.florisbooks.co.uk/blog/2026/02...

Once you see THE POLAR BEAR DAY from @florisbooks.bsky.social you’ll be so glad you now feel comfortable sharing #Wordless books with kids! www.florisbooks.co.uk/blog/2026/02...

Happy Women’s Day! Author-illustrator Maria Löfgren noticed that older women are often invisible in children’s books. So she created a strong grandma character with a life full of adventure. Find Grandma in the US from 7 April! Publisher Spotlight @consortiumbooks.bsky.social

We are so delighted to announce that My Home is in My Backpack by Eugenia Perrella and Angela Salerno has been selected for the 2026 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books list 🤩. Find the full list of incredible books here - cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis... @pubspotlight.bsky.social.

“This is a good choice for the conditions in today’s world… This...lovely #picturebook explores the reality of being a forced migrant” MY HOME IS IN MY BACKPACK from @florisbooks.bsky.social firstthursdaybookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/b...

We chat to Park Jihee, the creator of our striking new wordless picture book The Polar Bear Day. Learn about her journey to becoming an illustrator and step behind the scenes in her studio to see how the incredible artwork (hand-drawn on recycled cardboard!) was made - florisbooks.co.uk/bl...

ALL OUR FAMILIES ARE AWESOME from @florisbooks.bsky.social offers an “easy to understand and helpful book for young kids who are still learning about how families work. It could be useful if they are facing something unfamiliar such as divorce or new step-siblings” yabookscentral.com/all-our-fami...

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:

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

Meet Abdullah in his own #picturebook from @florisbooks.bsky.social books youtu.be/r6KabJ4Q-og?...

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.

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...

Big congratulations to all of the fantastic finalists who have been selected for the British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year! 🤩 @thebookseller.com

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

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

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

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...

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...

#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

Happy #BookBirthday to @florisbooks.bsky.social ABDULLAH'S BEAR NEEDS A NAME is a new #picturebook with excellent storytime potential for groups

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...

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/#Carnegies2026

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...

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"

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 -

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#SendACardToAFriend

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...

"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...

December #HBHerald featured books about making a difference sbee.link/hpmubw94qy #HBGuide #kidlit @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social