PICTURE BOOK WRITING Competition 2026

Murray loves to read stories about all sorts of things.  

His favourite book is called "The Bees".  

Did you know that elephants are afraid of bees?

In 2026 Murray is inviting students to write and illustrate an original picture book story.

The theme of the story must include the phrase " It Came to Life !"

Be as creative as you can, imagine what you can do with this topic.

The story must not be copied from other authors.  

The illustrations must be original and not copied from any illustrator.

Students may work in pairs, teams or by themselves.

The book will be published online, therefore no photos of any person can be accepted.

Download the competition and permission form here, or you can collect a form at the front office.