What Sandcastles Like

What Sandcastles Like

Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays!

When Martin and Sylvia's family visits Momma's friend, Kaylee, on the coast, they discover a tidal river bank with sand perfect for sandcastles. They build what they hope will be a long-lasting sandcastle, but quickly learn what the ocean, the sand, and sandcastles prefer...

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Topics: SummerCrafts

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Martin

Sylvia

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