Nile Mythical Creature: Competition Winners

by Eco Kids Planet May 06, 2019

Nile Mythical Creature: Competition Winners

In our Nile River issue, we asked you to create a mythical creature that would protect the Nile and its incredible inhabitants. What a remarkable response we received from so many of you! Just imagine what the world could look like if all those mythical creatures sprang to life from your pages. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition!


Congratulations to our five winners!

Isabella - The Nile Rescuer


Toby - Draco2n.


 Nina, age 9, Ireland - Dragon of the Nile


Lylah, age 10 - Nachu


Emmie, age 7, Southampton - Atlantis 


What you've won:

Our five winners will receive this fantastic game and book bundle from Lonely Planet Kids.

Games on the Go: This must-pack addition for any family trip comes with 40 wipe-clean cards and a dry-erase pen, all stored in a small, handy box. The colourful mix of brainteasers, games, drawing challenges, word searches and more will keep you entertained just about anywhere. RRP: £8.99.

 

Wild Things: Have you ever wanted to spy on fairies in the garden, meet a unicorn or share a picnic with a mermaid? Wild Things will show how, with a little imagination, a few wild materials and some basic tools, you can. Packed with over 100 magical outdoor activities, Wild Things will help you discover mythical creatures in forests, meadows and fields, in ponds, rivers and at the seaside. RRP: £12.99.


Honourable mentions. Well done to our other favourite entries!

Franek, age 6, Leyland - Crockhorn



Jasmine, age 7, Altrincham - Lung Elefish



Amelia, age 8, Bognor Regis - Magusa


Isla, age 9, Burton - Plethiomonster


Zoe, age 7 - Crookaboom


Reuben - Rock volt


Skye, age 5 - Rhinera

 


Alistair, age 8 - Hoover


Shioh, age 7 - The Ultimate Weapon


Joseph, age 7 - The Nile Crocadon


Szymon - Plasticilat


Emily - Dragicorn


Mohammed, age 7, London - The Nile Fairy


Gaia - Nilopenth


Jessica, age 9 - The Water Pheonix 


Noah, age 7, Dragle 

 

 



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