Grätz Verlag
Hrókur and the Skyriders | Hardcover | Children's Story Book
Hrókur and the Skyriders | Hardcover | Children's Story Book
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The young Icelandic stallion Hrókur, who is the main character of this story, really does exist. It is not only the heart-shaped mark on his forehead that makes him such a special little guy, but also his lovable nature. Although he has never seen Iceland, an impressive dream about the homeland of his ancestors awakens such a longing in him that he embarks on an adventurous journey. Together with the curious squirrel, he sets off on a quest. Will his dream of finding Iceland and the Sky Riders come true? Hrókur's adventure is also a story about courage, trust, and true friendship. And it gives us a glimpse of how deeply Iceland's mysterious nature lives in the essence of its horses. A story to inspire dreams, enchantingly illustrated by Sophia Drescher.
Reading age: 5 years or older
Details: Hardcover | 40 pages | 24.5 x 22.0 x 1.0 cm
About the Creators: Ralf Wendland and Sibylle Engstrom are the owners of Ostheimer, the German company renowned for its handcrafted wooden toys and figures. Their first children's picture book, Hrókur and the Skyriders (2026), was inspired by a real Icelandic horse named Hrókur, who lives with Ralf Wendland. Sophia Drescher is a German illustrator based near Lake Constance in southern Germany. With a master’s degree in biodiversity and ecology, she combines her love of art and the natural world to create delicate, nature-inspired illustrations. Her work celebrates the beauty and small wonders of wildlife, plants and the changing seasons.
Publication details
- Published
- 2026
- Publisher
- Grätz Verlag
