On the beach - Estratto

By Donatella Santandrea Illustrated by Francesca Carabelli V LE E L

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It is hot and sunny today.

The sea is blue and calm.

It’s a beautiful summer day.

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This is Leo. And this is his family.

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Today the family go to the beach and Leo is very happy!

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When Leo goes to the seaside he usually likes swimming in the sea,

jumping on the sand,

making sandcastles.

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It’s ten o’clock.

Dad is putting up the beach umbrella.

Everybody is smiling.

Leo is very excited! Today he wants to dig a track in the sand for his toy cars and splash in the sea.

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Mum is opening a big tube of sun cream and says: “The sun is fantastic, but dangerous for your skin!�

Everybody starts putting sun cream on their faces: forehead

cheeks

chin.

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“Don’t forget your nose and ears,” says Mum. “And my head!” says Dad.

What’s the time?

It’s half past ten!

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“And now on your shoulders… very slowly!” says Mum. “Ok Mum!” says Leo, impatient.

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“Carefully on your arms, your hands and don’t forget your fingers.” says Dad.

What’s the time?

It’s a quarter to eleven!

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“Then on your belly, very carefully…and on your legs, very slowly.” says Mum.

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“Don’t forget your feet and toes.” says Dad.

What’s the time?

It’s a quarter past eleven!

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Leo’s little sister is sleeping under the beach umbrella.

There are some clouds in the sky now.

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Leo is very impatient, he wants to run on the beach but… “Wait!” says Mum, “Put a hat on your head!”

What’s the time?

It’s half past eleven!

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So Leo puts his hat on.

A gentle breeze starts blowing and in a moment’s time it is very windy!

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