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!
Isabella - The Nile Rescuer


Toby - Draco2n.

Nina, age 9, Ireland - Dragon of the Nile

Lylah, age 10 - Nachu
Emmie, age 7, Southampton - Atlantis

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.
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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