Kelpies News and Features
Outcasts: Sneak Peek
Posted on 19/03/19 in Books, Claire McFall, Extract
She had a stitch in her side and her legs were burning, but Dylan barely noticed. Her every thought was focused on Tristan running in front of her, an …
read more >
Not Your Typical Unicorns…
Posted on 21/02/19 in Books, Fun Stuff
The unicorns of Lindsay Littleson’s latest middle grade novel are not your typical unicorns. Wild, dangerous, and hunted almost to extinction, read on …
read more >
Features for Teachers: Guardians of the Wild Unicorns
Posted on 13/02/19 in Features for Teachers
Are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try this great resource pack for Guardians of the Wild Unic …
read more >
Meet the Animal Adventure Club!
Posted on 08/02/19 in Books, Fun Stuff
If there’s a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is here to help! Isla, Buzz, Gracie and new girl Lexi love animals, and they love helpi …
read more >
Floris Books and Historic Environment Scotland team up!
Posted on 28/01/19 in Books
We’re thrilled to announce that Floris Books is collaborating with Scottish history experts Historic Environment Scotland to publish a brillian …
read more >
New Year: New Kelpies!
Posted on 01/01/19 in Books, What We've Been Up To
Gooooood morning 2019! We can’t quite believe we’re here again already, but we have a whole new list of Kelpies coming to bookshelves near you in the …
read more >
Kelpies for Christmas
Posted on 06/12/18 in Books, Christmas, Fun Stuff, What We've Been Up To
On the hunt for the ideal Kelpie to gift at Christmas this year? The season has well and truly landed here at Kelpies HQ (the tree’s up and everything …
read more >
Which Norse Deity are You?
Posted on 23/11/18 in Fun Stuff
With the latest adventure from the Museum Mystery Squad published this week, we’ve been getting excited about all things Vikings! The Vikings worshipp …
read more >
Features for Teachers: Norse Code
Posted on 23/11/18 in Features for Teachers
The Museum Mystery Squad are on the hunt for a vanishing Viking in their latest case, and they’ve found a mysterious note written in strange runes… …
read more >
Kelpies Prize 2018 – Winner Announced!
Posted on 27/08/18 in Edinburgh International Book Festival, The Kelpies Prize
After poring through entries about everything from Bonnie Prince Charlie to haunted lighthouses, the judging team had no easy task in choosing the win …
read more >Kelpies Prizes 2019: Now Closed!
Thank you to everyone who entered our all-new Kelpies Prizes for new Scottish writing and illustration! Submissions are now closed, and our judges are hard at work assessing the entries. Keep an eye on our website and social media for the shortlist announcement in June!
Goodbye plastic-filled party gift bags!
Tired of handing out party bags full of plastic toys? Give a book instead! Our 10-book party packs are perfect for use as high quality party gifts. And at only £3 per book, they're also excellent value. Find out more
