Max went to the beach with his family. He was really eager to build a sandcastle. As soon as they arrived, he grabbed his bucket and shovel and ran to the soft, golden sand. He noticed that some other children were already making their castles, and he felt inspired. Max began to pile up sand, carefully shaping his castle's towers. After some time, he stepped back to admire his work. It was the tallest sandcastle on the beach! Proud of his creation, he called his family over to see.
Later, as the tide started to come in, Max watched worriedly. He knew the waves would soon wash away his masterpiece. He raced to add more sand, but it was too late. With a gentle swoosh, the ocean claimed his castle. Even though Max felt a little sad, he quickly realized he could build another one. The day was still beautiful, and there was plenty of sand to use.