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[Title] => Monster Mayhem - Drawing Competition
[Description] => Unleash imagination in your classroom with Monster Mayhem, the brand-new drawing competition.
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[Age] => Ideal for 4-7
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Slimy, fluffy, sticky or scaly...? How many heads, legs, tentacles or eyes...? Your pupils can let their creativity go wild as they draw and colour their very own monsters.
You can encourage them to label its features or write a few words about their monster, allowing them to practise descriptive writing with adjectives and expanded noun phrases.
Drawings will feature in a series of vivid, full-colour Monster Mayhem books, showcasing the children's artwork for all to see. One picture from each book will be chosen as the front cover image, and from those drawings we'll pick 5 overall winners, who will each win a fantastic goody bag packed with creative supplies. You could also win an incredible £1,000 for your school!
Request as many entry forms as you need from the Printed Resources tab on this page and we'll post them out for free.
With minimal prep for you, and maximum excitement for your pupils, everyone will love taking part in Monster Mayhem, so get involved today!
[Rules] =>
- Entries MUST be scanned for upload/email or the originals posted. We cannot accept photos of entries. Download our guide for scanning options.
- Only one entry per pupil.
- There is no limit to the number of entries per school. Teachers please submit your entries together where possible! (Use one Teacher Entry Form for each teacher entering).
- Entries must be the child's own work - no AI-generated images please!
- Ask your pupils to draw on the entry form. It must fit in the space provided.
- Any labels or descriptions must also fit in the space provided.
- Ensure their name, age and school name are included. (Entries can be submitted with first names only or initials if needed.)
- UK entrants only.
- Free to enter.
- Ideal for 4-7 year-olds, but pupils outside that age range are welcome to enter.
- Copyright remains with the artist.
[School Prizes] =>
The school that submits the best overall set of entries will win £1,000 and Young Writers' Award of Excellence.
PLUS every participating school receives a free copy of the book their pupils feature in!
(Remember, you receive 1 free copy for every 30 entries you submit! E.g. 1-30 entries you receive 1 copy, 31-60 entries you receive 2 copies, etc)
[Student Prizes] =>
One drawing from each book will be picked as a finalist and their picture will feature on the front cover & they will be awarded a £10 National Book Token. From these finalists, 5 artists will be chosen to win an awesome kit to make their own den!
PLUS
Every entrant receives a bookmark and sticker. We award a certificate of merit to all young artists chosen for publication.
(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Autumn Term 2025. Finalists will be notified when their book is published. The overall prizes will be sent in the following term. Prize image is an example, contents may differ.)
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[How to Enter] => We can't wait to see your pupils' drawings!
[Winners Subheading] => We're delighted to announce the winners...
[Winners Intro] =>
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Monster Mayhem competition.
We've loved all of the entries we received.
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Slimy, fluffy, sticky or scaly...? How many heads, legs, tentacles or eyes...? Your child can let their creativity go wild as they draw and colour their very own monster.
You can encourage them to label its features or write a few words about their monster, allowing them to practise descriptive writing.
Drawings will feature in a series of vivid, full-colour Monster Mayhem books, showcasing the children's artwork for all to see. One picture from each book will be chosen as the front cover image, and from those drawings we'll pick 5 overall winners, who will each win a fantastic goody bag packed with creative supplies.
Download the entry form, get out the coloured pens or pencils, and give your child a super fun creative activity they'll love!
How To Enter
Scan and email your child's entry along with their name and full address to: [email protected]
OR
Upload the scan at www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/enter
OR
Post your child's entry in an A4 envelope along with their name and full address to:
FREEPOST RSLY-AUJA-RAHY
Young Writers - Monster Mayhem
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF
This is a Freepost address, so you don't need a stamp. Please use an A4 envelope to avoid creasing your child's drawing.
Closing Date: 19th December 2025
[Independent Rules] =>
- Entry MUST be scanned for upload/email or the original posted. We cannot accept a photo of entry. Download our guide for scanning options.
- Ask your child to draw on the entry form. It must fit in the space provided.
- Any labels or descriptions also need to fit in the space provided.
- Ensure their name, age and home address are included.
- Entry must be your child's own work - no AI generated pictures please! (Please note on the entry if there is anything we need to take into consideration when looking at the work.)
- UK entrants only.
- Free to enter.
- Ideal for 4-7 year-olds.
- Copyright remains with the artist.
[Independent Prizes] =>
One drawing from each book will be picked as a finalist and their picture will feature on the front cover. From these finalists, 5 artists will be chosen to win an amazing kit to create their own den.
PLUS
Every entrant receives a bookmark and sticker for taking part. We award a certificate of merit to all young artists chosen for publication.
(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Autumn Term 2025. Finalists will be notified when each book is published. The main prize will be sent in the following term. Prize image is an example, contents may differ. Independent entrants are eligible to win.)
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