Kristin Storrusten, Victoria Sandøy (ill.)
I Love Rocks
On Penguins, Diamonds and the Meaning of Life

There’s one thing every child owns—tucked away in a backpack, under the bed, in a pocket, on a windowsill… or in the washing machine. A rock. We all love rocks. And humans have loved them for thousands of years. Why? Stones and rocks can be used for all sorts of things. And what is a rock, really?

In this book, you can find gemstones, hopscotch stones, moonstones, rune stones, gravestones, mystical stones, skipping stones, and kidney stones. Not to mention all the people named Stone!

With a warm sense of humour and a genuine respect for young readers, Kristin Storrusten tells the story of our rocky fascination—brought to life by Victoria Sandøy’s vibrant and playful illustrations.

Kristin Storrusten, Victoria Sandøy (ill.)

Kristin Storrusten, Victoria Sandøy (ill.)
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Kristin Storrusten (b. 1986) has written several books for children and adults, fiction, poetry and non-fiction. She works as a journalist for Aftenposten Junior. Storrusten & Sandøy's last collaboration, I Love Sticks, was nominaterd for the Norwegian National Book Award, Brageprisen.
Victoria Sandøy (b. 1994) has a degree in illustration from Falmouth University. She has illustrated several critically acclaimed picture books and non-fiction children’s books, for both Norwegian and foreign publishers.

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Edited October 23, 2025 by Vigmostad & Bjørke