Who is the story about? Erik and his best pony "Happy"
Description This story is about a little boy named Erik and his big "IMAGINATION". When he builds with his blocks and uses his "IMAGINATION", his adventures come to life. In this story his "IMAGINATION" makes a family day at the beach with his pony something extraordinary.
Who else is in the story? Erik'S little sister Gabriella, Mommy and Daddy
Where are they? The story begins at home, and continues when Erik and his family arrive at the beach.
What are they doing? Mommy tells Erik that they are going to the beach, and he begins to build a sandcastle with his blocks.
Why are they doing that? Erik is excited about going to the beach, and wants to use his blocks to build what he Imagines will see by the sea.
What happens to everyone? As the family is preparing to head to the beach, Erik packs some block in his beach bag. Mommy packs a picnic lunch. Daddy gets Gabriella ready, and then packs up the car. They drive off to the beach with Happy the pony strapped into the back seat next to Erik. It is a beautiful day and everyone is happy. Erik reaches into his beach bag to get his sunglasses, and realizes that his blocks are missing!!! Daddy says it is too far to drive back home to get them, but Erik knows he will still have fun swimming and playing in the sand. When they arrive at the beach, Mommy takes Gabriella and her beach bag, while Erik helps Daddy unload the car. When Erik and Daddy look at the ocean, they cannot believe their eyes!!! There on the sand, in the sparkling sun, is the sandcastle that Erik had build with his blocks. Only it's life size! Erik and his family play in the sandcastle and enjoy their day at the beach. On the way home, Gabriella falls asleep in her carseat while Erik looks out the sunroof to watch the stars. Happy the pony winks in the backseat, knowing that Erik's blocks are safely tucked in his beach bag.
What's your favorite part of the story? When Erik see that his sandcastle has come to life.
What would you build out of LEGO® DUPLO® blocks to bring your story to life? Erik builds his pony, a sandcastle with towers and striped pennant flags, palm trees, some water with waves, and would add a sea turtle, scallop shell, starfish, and a few dolphins and sharks.
