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By Julia E. Diggins, Illustrated by Corydon Bell Please note that this Floris Books edition has been revised for UK and European notation, language and metric systems. From the early peoples who marvelled at the geometry of nature - the beehive and bird's nest - to ancient civilisations who question...

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...

Written and illustrated by Heather JarmanAs the shepherds make their way to Bethlehem with gifts for the Christ Child, a shepherdess remains behind because she does not have a gift for Him, until she discovers The Christmas Rose.16 pagesSize 148 x 210 mmStitched

A delightful snowy adventure with no words, which celebrates the joys of winter and encourages children to create their own narrative.Gerda Muller's playful artwork is full of fine detail and deft humorous touches - can you see a bunny hopping over the horizon or spot a missing ball?Fun endpapers re...

Meet some adorable baby animals - a wobbly foal, a playful kid, muddy piglets and many more. Young children will love seeing familiar baby animals, discovering new ones and learning their special names.The much-loved Hello Animals collection has been praised for combining a brilliantly simple concep...

Illustrated by Adelina LiriusWhat happens when something truly miraculous shows up in your life? Do you recognize it? Do you appreciate it? Do you see it for what it really is?This is a story of an inquisitive girl and a curious little candy dish that holds a special treat every day. But it comes wi...

The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice!The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized t...

Illustrated by Krystyna KurzycaThis book has been a wonderful resource in our homeschool journey learning the alphabet and we are so happy to add it to our store. A wonderful book that introduces a new letter of the alphabet (in order) with each chapter. An illustration of the letter accompanies eac...

Mānawatia a Matariki! Happy Matariki!This bilingual board book for young children shares the meaning behind each star in the Matariki cluster, with beautiful artwork by award-winning author Gavin Bishop.When the Matariki cluster rises, each of the nine stars represent the promise of the year ahead....

A child connects, moves with and is nature. Follow the mystery and find Grace.A child adventures into their backyard, collecting treasure and connecting with nature. The images reveal a girl finding her way of being with place. Finding her own meaning of grace.This bilingual poem explores movement, ...

A perfect autumn picture book with a tale of bravery, kindness and a dragon is ideal for storytime during Michaelmas celebrations.Lottie is apple picking when a large, angry, fire-breathing dragon appears, wanting to eat her for breakfast! As the townsfolk rush to hide from the beast within their hi...

In the chilly early spring, Ben and Grandpa are busy in the garden. Ben spots a fuzzy bumblebee in a cosy coat, just like him.As spring turns to summer, Ben learns all about the lives of the bumblebees - how they grow from eggs into hungry larvae, spin cocoons and finally emerge as bees - and notice...

Introduction by Patrice Maynard, Foreword by Kevin AvisonThis is a beautiful gift book containing 100 inspirational reflections on Waldorf education and schools to mark the Waldorf 100 anniversary.In 2019, the worldwide Waldorf community celebrates the centenary of the founding of the original Waldo...

Peter and Lotta need to find homes for some kittens. Washerwoman Wendy is always grumpy with them, but they hope that a gift will cheer her up - and it does!That's just the start of a day of unexpected adventures for two of Elsa Beskow's most loved characters, as they find themselves asleep on a car...

At the end of a street, in a little village, is Peters old house. Peter helps everyone: mending clocks, building toy boats, and telling stories. But he is too poor to fix his falling down house. Who will help Peter when he needs them most?This is a delightful story for young children about community...

Pip the gnome gets help decorating the Christmas tree from his friends robin, rabbit and mouse. Discover the beautiful, natural things they bring: a red apple, soft woolen thread, golden straw and a bright, shiny rose-hip.Colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the ...

The period between Christmas and Epiphany – know as the Twelve Holy Nights – is an important time of year. It provides a time for reflection and reconnection with our spiritual selves.Paperback (198mm X 130mm) 64 pages~This abridged extract from The Twelve Holy Nights, shows how we can make the ...

A St. Nicholas Story: The Fiercest Little Animal In The Forestby Terri Reinhart, illustrated by Patrick ReinhartThis is one of our family's favourite books for reading in the lead up to Saint Nicholas Day on 6th December. We loved it so much that we had to stock it at Tanglewood Toys.A lovely St Nic...

Every Christmas Eve, the Master puts out rice pudding for the tomtes to say thank you for their help around the house throughout the year. But recently the Master has forgotten, and Mama tomte knows he'll forget again this year.The elves hatch a plot to steal a bowl of Christmas pudding, without bei...

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 o...

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.Santa Claus hears their wish, and brings the village a surprise. Can the neighbours work together to reach their Christmas gift?This is a gor...