Illustrated Story of Jeanne Barz for Children Aged 5 and Up

Luca loves building sandcastles. But one day, his castle attracts an unexpected visitor: a tiny king wearing a cape and crown, who immediately takes up residence, as if in a real palace.

Around him, a whole extravagant court suddenly appears: a queen, a jester, a chamberlain, and tiny soldiers... They all take their roles very seriously! And the king, capricious, gives countless orders: a garden, fountains, statues...

But on the beach, the sea never stops rising. And Luca knows it well: even a royal sandcastle doesn't last long...