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May 20, 2014
LEGO Creator 3 – House by the sea

By LEGO

Recommended age: 7 to 9 years old

Build a dream house by the sea with the LEGO Creator 3 in 1 House by the Sea!

This model has a 2-storey interior with sunroof, removable floor, double doors, conservatory and a shower. It includes a mini figure of a surfer, a sea gull, a crab and a fish. It’s packed with accessories, including a lifeline, windsurfing board, barbecue, sand castle and even a wave from the sea!

Comments by Anick Pelletier, Special educator
All LEGO products are interesting toys that enhance the skills to imagine and create. They allow the child to understand the world around them through symbolic play, a way of expressing themselves which can highlight their needs and their moods by imitating or representing the world as they see it.
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