Polly Lawson
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Two children search for a unique endangered bird in this vibrant, hopeful story which joyfully celebrates difference. Unless Jo and Alex can find the last Rainbow Bird, its species will become extinct. Journeying by riverboat through a spectacular forest, the children find many extraordinary birds - elegant Underwater Birds, glowing Lamp Birds and excitable Big-to-Little Birds - but will they find the last Rainbow Bird? The singularly fabulous world...
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Every Christmas Eve, the family put out porridge for the Tomtes to thank them for their help around the farm. But this year they forget, and Papa Tomte will be angry if he finds out. So Mama Tomte and the children hatch a cunning plan ... A charming story based on an old Swedish Christmas tradition"--Page 2 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Adin and Dina are best friends. They live in the beautiful countryside surrounded by cherry trees. Their favorite game is to plant cherry pits around their little village - in the cracks in the sidewalk and in the flowerbeds outside the post office. Then one day Adin and his family move away to the city. Will Adin and Dina's friendship survive the new distance between them? In this beautifully lyrical book, one story fractures into two when the friends...
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Emma can't wait for Christmas - the tree, the presents, the delicious dinner! Dad and Susan want Christmas to be perfect but things aren't going to plan - and then their turkey disappears! Will Christmas be ruined? As Emma encourages her parents to appreciate what they have, their neighbours come knocking to help the family have a very merry Christmas.
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
When poor orphan boy Oliver becomes a sorcerer's apprentice, he enters an incredible new world. He learns wonderful magic spells, the secrets of nature, and how to make healing potions and oils from his kindly new master. But one day the sorcerer goes on a journey. Bored with his endless chores, Oliver enchants some brooms to do the work for him. But when the spell gets out of control, how can Oliver stop the magic? This classic tale about the importance...