Once upon a sunny day, on a beautiful beach by the sparkling sea, there lived a little crab named Carlos.
Carlos loved to dig holes in the sand with his tiny claws. He dreamed of having a cozy home where he could hide away from the hot sun and the curious seagulls.
Every day, Carlos would scuttle along the shore, searching for the perfect spot to dig his hole. But every time he dug a hole, the mischievous waves would sneak up and fill it with water, leaving poor Carlos with nothing but a soggy mess.
Carlos felt sad and frustrated. He didn’t understand why the waves kept ruining his hard work. But he didn’t give up. Day after day, he would dig, and day after day, the waves would wash away his efforts.
One day, as Carlos was struggling to dig yet another hole, a little boy named Timmy spotted him. Timmy was building a magnificent sandcastle nearby, complete with towers and moats. He noticed Carlos’s struggles and decided to help.
Timmy rushed over to Carlos and said, “Don’t worry, little crab! I’ll help you dig a hole where the waves can’t reach.” Carlos clicked his claws in excitement, grateful for the unexpected assistance.
Together, Carlos and Timmy worked tirelessly. Timmy built a sturdy sandcastle between Carlos and the ocean, making sure it was tall and wide enough to block the waves. Carlos dug with all his might, feeling hopeful for the first time.
Finally, after much hard work and determination, Carlos had a hole that stayed dry! He scuttled inside and peeked out at Timmy, who was smiling proudly. Carlos waved his claws in gratitude, feeling overjoyed to have a cozy home at last.
From that day on, every time Timmy visited the beach, he made sure he built a sturdy sandcastle. Carlos spotted him every time and happily dug himself a hole right behind Timmy’s castle!
And so, on the sandy shores where the waves meet the land, Carlos the Crab found an unlikely friend in a little boy who loved to build sandcastles!
The End.
Written & Visualised by Sujata Ayer
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