Floris Books

Name

Floris Books

Legal name

Floris Books

Website

https://florisbooks.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Book Publishers (513130), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Picture Book Publishing (MPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Popular Science, Technology & Nature Trade Publishing (MPAJAAAJ), Children’s Nonfiction Educational (Science, History, Nature) (EDAGAIAC), Children’s Reference & Informational Series Publishing (MPAJAFAN)

Keywords

• Children's book publishing
• Illustrated picture books
• Steiner-Waldorf education
• Biodynamic gardening calendars
• Scottish children's literature

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Floris Books is a UK-based independent publisher specializing in children's picture books, non-fiction titles, and biodynamic gardening resources. The company publishes illustrated children's literature from international authors (including Scandinavian, German, and Kelpies Scottish imprints), Steiner-Waldorf education resources, and the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar series, alongside companion mobile apps and eBooks sold through their own e-commerce site.

Product overview

Floris Books is a UK-based independent publisher offering a diverse portfolio of children's picture books and non-fiction titles. The core products include illustrated children's picture books featuring themes such as biodynamics, Education, Elsa Beskow picture books, and Kelpies Scottish children's books, alongside non-fiction covering philosophy of the natural world, holistic health, and Christian spirituality. Digital offerings include eBooks and two mobile applications: the Biodynamic Gardening Calendar App (based on the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar) and the When Wine Tastes Best App. Supporting services include Rights and Permissions licensing and Trade sales for bookshops and retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Picture Books A diverse collection of illustrated children's picture books for ages 0-12 covering themes of cultural heritage, biodiversity, nature, and Steiner-Waldorf pedagogy; includes the Kelpies Scottish children's books imprint.
• Non-Fiction Books Non-fiction titles on biodynamics, Steiner-Waldorf education, philosophy of the natural world, astrology, cosmology, holistic health, and Christian spirituality, including the bestselling Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar.
• eBooks Digital editions of Floris Books titles available for purchase alongside physical books.
• Biodynamic Gardening Calendar App Mobile app that helps users grow fruit, vegetables, and flowers by following biodynamic gardening practices, based on the Maria Thun Biodynamic Calendar.
• When Wine Tastes Best App Mobile app that helps users discover the best days to drink wine, based on the When Wine Tastes Best biodynamic wine calendar.
• Rights and Permissions Licensing Licensing and permissions service for Floris Books titles, allowing third parties to license content for use in other publications or media.
• Trade Sales (Wholesale) Wholesale and trade ordering services for bookshops, retailers, and other trade buyers to purchase Floris Books stock in volume.

Quantifiable outcome

• Titles such as The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole have been named a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year 2025 and a Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• IndiePubs (US)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFloris Books recommends IndiePubs as a US distributor for faster, greener service for American customers ordering Floris Books titles.
• Steiner Books (US)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFloris Books recommends Steiner Books as a US source for faster, greener service, reflecting the shared audience in the Steiner-Waldorf education community.
• Woodslane (Australia/New Zealand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFloris Books recommends Australian distributor Woodslane as a faster, greener service option for customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Barefoot Books: Independent children's book publisher with strong international and multicultural illustration focus and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model. Closely comparable to Floris Books in mission, audience, and distribution approach.
• Tiny Owl Publishing: UK-based independent children's publisher focused on picture books with cultural and artistic depth. Closely aligned with Floris in editorial values and illustrator-led publishing.
• Owlet Press: Independent UK children's book publisher emphasizing beautiful illustration and meaningful themes. Comparable niche positioning and editorial philosophy to Floris.
• Lantana Publishing: Small independent children's book publisher specializing in diverse, inclusive picture books. Comparable to Floris in scale, mission-driven publishing, and curated international illustrator pipeline.
• Nosy Crow: Award-winning UK independent children's book publisher producing picture books and novelty titles. Comparable in indie positioning and editorial ambition.
• Scallywag Press: UK independent children's book publisher focused on illustrated picture books and gift titles. Similar in scale and curated international catalogue approach.

Regional players

• Steiner Books: US-based publisher focused on Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf education materials, including children's books. Directly comparable audience with Floris and serves as a US distribution partner.

Others

• Floris Books / Kelpies Prize: Self-reference — included to highlight internal subsidiary imprint. Kelpies operates as a Scottish children's literature brand within Floris Books, hosting annual writing and illustration prizes that develop new IP.

Broad incumbents

• Walker Books: Major UK children's book publisher with picture book, novelty, and activity book offerings. Operates in the same primary category as Floris but at significantly greater scale across a broader portfolio.
• Usborne Publishing: Large UK children's publisher known for illustrated non-fiction and activity titles. Competes for the same family buyer base and is substantially larger than Floris.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FlorisBooks
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlorisBooks
• Instagraminstagram.com/florisbooks
• Pinterestpinterest.com/florisbooks
• TikToktiktok.com/@florisbooks
• Xx.com/FlorisBooks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/floris-books-trust-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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