The Underwater Kingdom
Writtern and illustrated by Testelin Paul
- Picture Book
- Age group: 4 and up
- Pages: 48
- Format: 31 x 22 cm
- Hardcover
- RP: 14 euros
Dive into a fascinating world with The Underwater Kingdom, a picture book that transports young and old alike to the heart of the ocean depths. Through finely detailed black-and-white illustrations, readers follow the life of a young fish and his grandfather, discover the village of the pufferfish with its bubble houses, encounter sharp-clawed crabs, starfish, graceful jellyfish, resting sea turtles, seals lounging in a richly decorated palace, majestic sharks, and narwhals guarding a mysterious castle.
Each page is an invitation to observe and marvel: lively parties among anchovies, schools of fish, a solitary sperm whale, deep-sea creatures circling an ancient wreck, an explorer in a diving suit, playful seahorses, and more. The book, designed as an exploration game, enchants with its wealth of detail and poetic scenes, evoking the adventurous spirit of Jules Verne.
Aimed at children from 4-5 years old but captivating for all sea lovers, this handcrafted work, created with Chinese ink, offers a sensory and mysterious dive into a kingdom where the marvelous meets the real.



