Sophia Drescher: Hrokur and the Sky Riders
Currently only available in German, but hopefully soon in English and Hungarian.
The story:
About Hrókur and the Sky Riders
Although Hrókur has never seen Iceland before, a fascinating dream awakens in him a longing for his ancestral home. So he sets off on a truly adventurous journey with the curious squirrel, during which he meets old and new friends.
Hrókur's adventure is also a story about courage, trust and true friendship. And it gives you a glimpse into how deeply the mysterious nature of Iceland lives in the character of its horses.
Stunningly illustrated by Sophia Drescher, who brings Hrókur and his friends to life with her wonderful, hand-drawn illustrations.
Binding: hardcover
Pages: 18
Dimensions: 23.6 x 21.5 cm
Language: German
Hrókur, the StallionThere really is a young Icelandic stallion, Hrókur, who was born in the Swabian Alps on Hazelnut Day in 2023. His owner, Ralf, met him for the first time on that day; it was love at first sight. It soon became clear that this little guy was something very special, not only because of the heart-shaped mark on his forehead, but also because of his exceptionally lovable nature. This gave the idea to write a book about Hrókur, and Ralf and Sibylle, who have been working together at Ostheimer for a long time and are connected by friendship, created a magical story together.
The World of Hrókur
As the world of Hrókur expanded, other related creators were invited, as if the story itself were calling for companions. Ostheimer created a special horse made of wood, crafted with warmth and character, bringing the young stallion into real play.
Together, Ostheimer and Grapat created a special 55-piece limited edition set (found here) inspired by the wild landscapes, bright skies and mysterious, enchanting nature of Iceland.
At Toverlux, they created a four-piece Storylux lampshade set (found here), and two more lampshades inspired by characters from the book: the Fireflies and the Fox. With StoryLux silhouettes, illustrations gently come to life inside the Toverlux lamp, allowing the story to unfold in bedtime rituals, imagined journeys, and quiet moments of wonder where imagination feels wonderfully real. The Toverlux lamp is also available in our webshop here.
