Zane Builds a Sandcastle
Zane builds a sandcastle, and the tide comes in. Oh no! Or maybe, oh yes!
It was a hot, sunny day at the beach. Zane had a bucket and spade, and a big idea: to build the tallest sandcastle in the world. Amara the puppy said, ‘I’ll help!’
They dug and piled and patted. They built towers, walls and a moat. They decorated the top with shells. Finn the fish peeked out of the waves and clapped a claw. ‘Splendid!’
But slowly, slowly, the sea crept closer. Swish, swish. A little wave touched the moat. A bigger wave touched the wall. ‘Oh no!’ cried Zane. ‘The tide is coming in!’
Whoosh! The water washed over the castle, and it melted into smooth sand. Zane stared. Then he laughed. ‘We’ll build another one tomorrow,’ he said. Finn nodded. ‘The sea will always bring more sand.’
The sun set, red and gold. Zane sat on the sand, tired and happy. ‘Making it was the best bit,’ he said. And Amara agreed.
The little lesson
Enjoy making things, even if they don’t last.
Let’s talk about it
- What happened to the castle?
- What would you build?
Finish stories to collect Zane as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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