{"title":"Floris Books","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eOur book collections are currently being refreshed and will return soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-year-around-the-great-oak-nature-study-book","title":"A Year Around the Great Oak – Seasons in Nature by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Living Ecosystem Story Following the Changing Seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eA Year Around the Great Oak is a richly illustrated seasonal nature book for ages 4–8 that follows one magnificent oak tree and the life it sustains throughout the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eWhen Anna and Benjamin visit the countryside, their cousin Robin brings them to see his favorite tree — a towering 300-year-old oak. With each return visit, the forest looks different. Spring buds unfurl. Summer leaves thicken into shade. Autumn scatters acorns across the woodland floor. Winter quiets the branches and reveals hidden shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eThrough the children’s observations, readers discover the intricate web of life surrounding the oak: insects, birds, mammals, wildflowers, and the subtle changes in light and weather that shape the forest ecosystem. Gerda Muller’s detailed yet spacious illustrations invite slow looking. Each spread offers room to notice — not crowded, not rushed — allowing younger children to explore visually while older readers begin to understand habitat relationships and seasonal cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eBlending gentle narrative with ecological insight, this book grows with the child. Younger listeners delight in spotting animals and tracking the seasons. Older readers can engage more deeply with the interconnected life of the woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eA beautiful companion for seasonal nature study, forest walks, homeschool ecology blocks, and families cultivating awareness of the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Seasonal Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eIf you enjoy observing the woodland rhythms in \u003cem data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eA Year Around the Great Oak\u003c\/em\u003e, you may also appreciate \u003ca title=\"A Year in Our New Garden Picture Book by Gerda Muller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/a-year-in-our-new-garden-gardening-picture-book\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"359\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eA Year in Our New Garden\u003c\/em\u003e by Gerda Muller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a companion story that follows one family as they plant, tend, and harvest through the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eTogether, these beautifully illustrated books invite children to notice how ecosystems function both in the wild and in the garden, deepening seasonal awareness and nature study at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Year Around the Great Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003ePublisher Recommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003eYounger children will enjoy exploring the seasonal illustrations, while older readers can engage more deeply with the ecosystem themes and narrative nonfiction elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31932707143744,"sku":"1782506020","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/gerda-muller-a-year-around-the-great-oak-picture-book.webp?v=1771151918"},{"product_id":"summer-board-book-gerda-muller","title":"Summer by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eA Wordless Board Book Reflecting Life in Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eSummer by Gerda Muller is a wordless board book that invites children to notice the everyday pleasures of the warmest months of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eAcross richly detailed illustrations, young readers follow scenes of beach days and picnics, fishing for tadpoles, evening walks, and simple outdoor play as long summer days unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eBecause the story is told entirely through images, each reading becomes an opportunity for conversation and storytelling. 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The wear is barely noticeable. All books are fully readable and lovely for everyday family use, though this small imperfection makes the set not ideal if you’re purchasing as a gift. Toddlers will not notice the minor crimps on this lovely book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasons Board Book Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2881\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2856\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board books (set of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2897\" data-start=\"2884\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2965\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":40544219201600,"sku":"1782504737","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Home Edition","offer_id":40544219234368,"sku":"1782504738","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/gerda-muller-seasonal-board-book-set.webp?v=1766571106"},{"product_id":"my-first-root-children-board-book","title":"My First Root Children  by Sibylle von Olfers","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"350\"\u003eA Seasonal Board Book About the Year’s Turning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eMy First Root Children is a thoughtfully abridged board book adaptation of Sibylle von Olfers’ beloved classic, \u003cem data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"516\"\u003eThe Story of the Root Children\u003c\/em\u003e, created especially for preschool-aged children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eThis sturdy edition preserves von Olfers’ original Art Nouveau–style illustrations while presenting the story in a simplified, accessible format for young listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eThrough the changing seasons, the Root Children sleep beneath the earth in winter, awaken with Mother Earth in spring, play among flowers and butterflies in summer, and return underground as autumn winds arrive. 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Younger children delight in the rhythmic animal sounds, while older listeners appreciate the cleverness and companionship at the heart of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eA timeless fairy tale celebrating resilience, friendship, and finding one’s place.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Fairy Tale Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eFor another beautifully illustrated story by \u003cstrong data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerda Muller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, explore \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Gerda Muller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/the-sorcerers-apprentice-picture-book-gerda-muller\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lively tale of magic, mischief, and clever problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eYou can also browse our collection of \u003ca title=\"classic fairy tales for children\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/collections\/fairy-tales-folktales-fables\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eclassic fairy tales for children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more traditional stories for read-alouds and family storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eThe Musicians of Bremen\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1697\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003ePublisher Recommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32903416873024,"sku":"1782507922","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/grimms-fairy-tale-muscicians-of-bremen.webp?v=1771208229"},{"product_id":"the-sorcerers-apprentice-picture-book-gerda-muller","title":"The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – A Classic Tale by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Tale of Magic, Mischief, and a Spell Gone Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic picture book for ages 4–8, retelling a well-known folktale through detailed illustrations by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerda Müller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"614\"\u003eWhen young Oliver becomes an apprentice to a sorcerer, he enters a world of spells, potions, and careful work. 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The images guide the pacing and help younger readers follow the unfolding action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1536\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eBest known as the story behind \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFantasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this classic tale introduces themes of responsibility, patience, and the consequences of misused power in a form accessible to young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Folk Tale Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eFor a lively animal tale filled with camaraderie and cleverness, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/musicians-of-bremen-grimm-fairy-tale-book\" title=\"The Musician's of Bremen fairy tale picture book by Gerda Muller\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThe Musicians of Bremen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, another beautifully illustrated Grimm classic by Gerda Muller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eYou can also browse our collection of \u003ca title=\"classic fairy tales for children\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/collections\/fairy-tales-folktales-fables\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eclassic fairy tales for children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more traditional stories for read-alouds and family storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sorcerer’s Apprentice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32903419428928,"sku":"1782506284","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/sorcerers-apprentice-gerda-muller.webp?v=1771105069"},{"product_id":"norbert-the-winter-gnome-board-book","title":"Norbert the Winter Gnome  by Daniela Drescher","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eA Winter Board Book About Care and Friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eNorbert the Winter Gnome tells the story of a small gnome who sets out across a snowy forest to care for his animal friends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eAs winter settles in and food becomes scarce, Norbert notices that the forest animals are hungry. 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The language supports early vocabulary development while the illustrations encourage children to linger, point, and return to favorite pages again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003ePart of the beloved \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/hello-animals-board-book-set\" title=\"Loes Botman Toddler Book Set\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eHello Animals\u003c\/em\u003e book set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sturdy board book is well suited for shared reading and quiet exploration. 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Written by longtime Waldorf educator Siegwart Knijpenga, this volume reflects years of telling and refining these narratives for young listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eThe collection includes both well-known figures such as Saint Francis and Joan of Arc, as well as lesser-known saints whose lives offer vivid examples of courage, compassion, perseverance, and moral strength. Each story is written with clarity and reverence, making it suitable for reading aloud or for older children to explore independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eRather than presenting abstract theology, the book focuses on the human experiences within each life: moments of struggle, generosity, conviction, and transformation. 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