

Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They found many shells of different colors and shapes. Some were big and some were small. Some were smooth and some were bumpy.
Lily found a shell that was pink and shiny. She liked it very much. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, Ben, I found a pretty shell. Do you want to see?" Ben nodded and took the shell from Lily. He held it to his ear and listened. He heard a soft sound, like the waves.
Ben smiled and said, "Lily, this shell can tell us a story. It can tell us about the sea and the fish and the boats. It can tell us how peaceful it is under the water. Do you want to hear?" Lily nodded and took the shell from Ben. She held it to her ear and listened. She heard the same sound, like the waves.
Lily and Ben took turns listening to the shell. They imagined they were swimming with the fish and riding the boats. They felt happy and calm. They thanked the shell for telling them a story. They put the shell in their bucket and went to look for more shells. They had a fun day at the beach.
