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Emma's Seaside Adventure: Building a Sandcastle on the Beach
A little girl named Emma goes on a seaside adventure, building a sandcastle on the beach and finding shells and a crab friend while also enjoying an ice lolly and applying sun cream.
Open full readingThe Ball, the Jug, and the Sum
A little girl named Sarah learns how to fit her big ball in her new jug with the help of counting and adding numbers, resulting in a fun and creative way to organize her toys.
Open full readingCrabsby's Cool Adventure: The Ice Lolly Sunscreen Story
Crabsby, a beach-living crab, uses an ice lolly as sunscreen while building a sandcastle and playing catch on the beach.
Open full readingCreggy the Sandcastle King
Creggy the crab builds the biggest sandcastle ever seen and makes new friends while spending a fun day on the beach.
Open full readingCarl the Crab's Beach Adventure
Carl the crab goes to the beach with his friends, has a fun day playing in the sand and sea, and builds a sandcastle with a shell on top.
Open full readingA Day at the Beach Adventure
A group of friends enjoy a fun-filled day at the beach, playing with a ball, building sandcastles, and discovering crabs and shells, all while protected by sun cream.
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