In October’s ‘Nature’s Tricksters’ issue, we asked you to create an art piece using natural objects. Thank you to everyone who sent us their entries. What wonderful landscapes and animals you’ve created!
Thomas, aged 11, Sidmouth
Red squirrel
Liam, aged 8, Cookham
Hedgehog at dusk
Red squirrel
Zaf, aged 9, London
Squirrel
Willow, aged 9, Whitland
An owl
Izzy, age 8, Norfolk
Beautiful bird
"Izzy collected these items in a local forest and created this beautiful bird. She has been subscribing to the magazine for 2 years now and looks forward to every edition."
Teddy, aged 9, Oundle
"I really loved going for a walk and finding bit to add to my picture. I found a really cool yellow mushroom that I hope you can see. "
Amy, aged 11, Canada
Fish
Elsa, aged 9, Worthing
Fred Frog
Luke, aged 10, Bristol
"This entry is made using Autumn leaves, twigs and rice grains. The butterfly antenna are made using grape twigs."
Hannah, aged 5, Cornwall
Peacock
"I made a picture of a peacock out of leaves and shells while I was on holiday on the Isles of Scilly. I hope you like it!"
Emilia,aged 8, Nutfield
Iris, aged 6, Worthing
Zak, aged 10, Seaford
Robin
Amelia, aged 7, Nuneaton
Butterfly
"This is my butterfly I made from leaves, berries and a feather. It took me ages to build it. I really treasure it."
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