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Scottish books for children everywhere The Kelpies imprint is published by independent publishing company Floris Books, which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Kelpies are Scottish books for children everywhere, from tots to teens! Each of our Kelpies ranges is targeted at a specific age group: Wee Kelpies for 1 to 3 year olds, Picture Kelpies for 3 to 6 year olds, Young Kelpies for 6 to 8 year olds, Kelpies for 8 to 12 year olds, and KelpiesEdge for readers aged 12+. We also publish Kelpies World, a range of fun and engaging Scottish non-fiction books f

or children. Kelpies books have won lots of prizes, including: the Scottish Children’s Book Awards, the North East awards and the Blue Peter Best Story Award, receiving further nominations for the Kate Greenaway awards, the Carnegie Medal and the LOLLIES.

08/01/2026

The is open for business... Bring your imagination!

When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment.

Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.

But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble... Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?

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Discover the award-winning fantasy adventure from Ross MacKenzie - perfect for fans of Phillip Pullman, Cornelia Funke, and a great alternative to a certain boy-wizard.

Save 30% on the Nowhere Emporium series, and all our other books, at DiscoverKelpies.co.uk in our !

https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/find-your-kelpie/?age=all&genre=all&series=Nowhere+Emporium&theme=all&recent_forthcoming_releases=3&kelpie_form_submitted=1

31/12/2025

Happy Hogmanay from everyone at Kelpies HQ!
We're already excited about the brilliant new books we have coming in 2026 - join us for a Nessie-tastic graphic novel, unicorns and more unicorns, plus an enthralling new middle-grade mystery exploring destiny, loss and hope. (And that's not even the half of it....)
What are you most looking forward to in the new year?

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Kelpies team!
We hope that today is filled with love and happiness, however you choose to spend it.
Thank you to everyone who has bought a book, liked a post or visited our website over the past year - we appreciate you!
🎁 Our is now on! Save 30% on all books at DiscoverKelpies.co.uk from now until the end of January.

24/12/2025

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house,
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
We're all warm and cosy, our pyjamas are on,
As we gather for storytime with our Lari Don!

We hope you enjoy the story of How to Escape a Waterhorse from Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales - head to our YouTube to watch Lari Don tell the tale, complete with illustrations by Elise Carmichael. https://youtu.be/wv6NhdtnPVk

Wishing you joy and happiness for the festive season,
Team Kelpies

18/12/2025

Today is , so we're shining a light on My Name is Samim - the beautifully written and compelling debut from Fidan Meikle.

Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player -- and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good.

Thanks to Tom Palmer, The Guardian and Amnesty International UK for these wonderful reviews!

https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/my-name-is-samim/

16/12/2025

Thinking of using the festive break to work on your drawing or writing? If you live in Scotland and have a passion for children's books, consider entering the for Writing and Illustration 2026!
Swipe through for a brief summary of what we're looking for - illustration details on slides 2-4 and writing details on slides 5-8. Full details and the link to the entry forms are on our website! https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-prizes/
Feel free to DM or email us if you have questions - we can't wait to see what creative ideas you all submit.

12/12/2025

Today is the last today to place your order with us for delivery in time for Christmas Day!
Check out our Kelpies Gift Guide to find the perfect book to gift your little loved ones.
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/2025/11/kelpies-gift-guide-2025/
(And if you miss it, don't worry - your local bookshops will still be there! )

Illustration by Elise Carmichael from Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales by Lari Don.

10/12/2025

Here at Kelpies HQ, we're big fantasy fans - and we know lots of your young readers are too!
Here are some of the brilliant fantasy and adventure novels we're gifting this year. Which one would you love to unwrap?
🎁First Aid for Fairies by Don
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/first-aid-for-fairies-and-other-fabled-beasts-2/
🎁Guardians of the Wild Unicorns by Lindsay Littleson
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/guardians-of-the-wild-unicorns/
🎁The Nowhere Emporium by Ross Mackenzie
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/nowhere-emporium-2/
🎁The Sky Beneath the Stone by Alex Mullarky
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/fantasy/sky-beneath-the-stone-2/
🎁The Edge of the Silver Sea by Alex Mullarky
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/edge-of-the-silver-sea/
🎁Cloudlanders by Christopher Mackie
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/cloudlanders/
🎁Haarville by Justin Davies Author
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/haarville-2/
🎁Firebloom by Justin Davies Author
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/adventure/firebloom/

09/12/2025

Award-winning children's author and storyteller Lari Don has now written over 30 books for children! And most of them have been inspired, in one way or another, by traditional tales.

In our latest , Lari talks about how many of the stories included in Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales have inspired her other work. Check it out on our blog to discover Lari's favourite type of mythical creature, guesses in the comments!
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/2025/12/playing-with-celtic-tales/

Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales is Lari's new collection of stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany - sumptuously illustrated by Elise Carmichael.

07/12/2025

Meet our favourite Scottish grannies! 👵🤶

By the Beaver Pool by Catherine Ward and Phoebe Roze
Beck learns to love their new home on Grandma's farm with the help of some beavers who have just moved to the stream nearby
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/animals/by-the-beaver-pool/

My Granny Went to Scotland by Mike Nicholson and Patrick Corrigan
Increasingly outrageous gifts from granny's trip to Scotland - based on the popular memory game
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/humour/my-granny-went-to-scotland-and-she-brought-back/

Wee Granny's Magic Bag series by Elizabeth McKay and Maria Bogade
Scotland's answer to Mary Poppins! What will granny pull out of her magic bag next?
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/?s=wee+granny%27s+magic+bag

Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny off a Bus illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
A brilliant board book version of the classic Scottish rhyme with moving parts!
https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/humour/ye-cannae-shove-yer-granny-off-a-bus/

03/12/2025

🧸 Abdullah's Bear Needs a Name! 🧸
Don't miss the joint online book launch with Yasmin Hanif, Michael Fellowes and Mohammed Salihu, hosted by Katie Goh. Tickets: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/group-online-book-launch-9-december-2025/ Scottish BPOC Writers Network

Abdullah loves his new teddy bear! It used to belong to his abba, who encourages him to guess its name.

Abdullah’s siblings, friends and classmates all have suggestions — Henry, Katie, Olivia, Archibald — but none of them feels right…

Until he hears a family story and has an idea: What if the bear has a name like his own?

Yasmin Hanif wrote Abdullah's Bear Needs a Name! after working with schoolchildren on a project to tackle the lack of diversity in children's books. The story was inspired by the real-life experience of children from South Asian backgrounds defaulting to traditionally European names for a teddy bear.

Sophie Benmouyal's bold and fun illustrations are full of character, texture and authentic details - like the Glasgow-inspired street scene in the second image, and the names of some of the children Yasmin worked with on the classroom wall in the third!

01/12/2025

Presents for puzzlers - big or small!
This year, it's been super exciting to publish some jigsaw puzzles for the very first time, illustrated by two of your favourite Kelpies creatives - Kate Leiper and Moreno Chiacchiera.

The Awesome Scotland Jigsaw for Kids is a bright, colourful 300-piece puzzle for ages 7 and up, featuring all the things that make Scotland special! https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/activities/awesome-scotland-jigsaw-for-kids-300-piece-puzzle/

For older puzzlers who want more of a challenge, Kate Leiper's 1000-piece Dragon Flight over Eilean Donan Castle is sure to be a hit that will keep them busy for a few days! https://discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/activities/dragon-flight-over-eilean-donan-castle-1000-piece-jigsaw/

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