The sociable Sand Witch

"The Sociable Sand Witch" by Thomas Lambert Sappington is a charming children's story about a boy named Junior who discovers a magical, friendly Sand Witch while vacationing at the beach with his family. Junior, initially hesitant about going in the water, finds himself drawn into an underground world led by the sociable Sand Witch, who is nothing like the scary witches in fairy tales; instead, she's curious about the surface world and Junior's playful spirit. Their conversation leads to an invitation into her realm beneath the sand where he meets her quirky children and encounters magical feats, such as clams skipping rope and starfish shooting, all while Junior's family remains unaware of his sandy adventures, creating a lighthearted beginning that promises a journey of discovery.