Le trésor de William #[nn]

A small boy in a rust-colored jacket and knit cap picks his way along a sandy shoreline, looking wide-eyed and curious while a weathered red rowboat rests on the beach behind him — it's a quietly adventurous scene that perfectly sets the mood for a treasure hunt. Marc Cantin, Patrice Le Sourd, and Laurence Croix bring a gentle, storybook warmth to this 2009 Carabas Jeunesse release, with soft earthy tones and charming character design that feel just right for a young reader's seaside mystery.