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Local teacher unveils new children’s books

THE JOY OF READING... Chris Grant, a dedicated teacher from Shepparton, has combined over a decade of experience in primary and secondary education with his passion for storytelling to create a unique collection of children's books. With five titles under his belt – The Crazy Life of a School Kid, Garbage Duck, Kayla the Koala's Year of Adventure, Roy the Space Cowboy, and Everyone at the Playground: Oh So Fun! – Chris crafts stories that are fun, relatable, and perfect for young readers, especially those who might not typically enjoy reading. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

CALLING all creative kids! Here’s your chance to win one of five fantastic books by Shepparton’s own children’s author and teacher, Chris Grant.

Chris has combined over 10 years of experience in education with a lifelong love of storytelling to create books that are fun, full of laughter, and perfect for young readers, especially those who might not always reach for a book.

With titles like The Crazy Life of a School Kid, Garbage Duck, Roy the Space Cowboy, Kayla the Koala’s Year of Adventure, and Everyone at the Playground: Oh So Fun!, Chris’s books are made to be read aloud, laughed over, and shared at home or in the classroom.

Want to win one? Download and print the colouring sheets from The Shepparton Adviser’s website or Facebook page and drop your coloured-in entry at The Adviser’s office OR you can email a photo/scanned copy to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au with the subject: CHRIS GRANT COLOURING IN COMPETITION. Don’t forget to include your contact details, child’s name and age.

Bonus entry if you include a photo of your child holding their artwork! Winners will be featured in the newspaper and announced on our Facebook page. Entries close July 18. Full terms and conditions are on The Shepparton Adviser’s website.

To find out more about Chris and his books, visit www.chrisgrantbooks.com.au or follow him on Facebook.

🖍️ Download Colouring Competition Pages

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THE JOY OF READING… Chris Grant, a dedicated teacher from Shepparton, has combined over a decade of experience in primary and secondary education with his passion for storytelling to create a unique collection of children’s books. With five titles under his belt – The Crazy Life of a School Kid, Garbage Duck, Kayla the Koala’s Year of Adventure, Roy the Space Cowboy, and Everyone at the Playground: Oh So Fun! – Chris crafts stories that are fun, relatable, and perfect for young readers, especially those who might not typically enjoy reading. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

CHRIS GRANT COLOURING IN COMPETITION – TERMS & CONDITIONS

How to Enter

Download and print the colouring pages from The Shepparton Adviser’s website or Facebook page. Colour in your masterpiece and either:

– Drop it into our office at 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton (Level 2)

– OR email a photo or scan of your entry to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au with the subject line: CHRIS GRANT COLOURING IN COMPETITION

Bonus Entry

Get a bonus entry by sharing a photo of your child proudly holding their artwork! Include it with your email or tag The Shepparton Adviser on Facebook when posting it publicly.

Entries Close

All entries must be received by the end of the school holidays on July 18. Winners will be contacted shortly after.

Prizes

Five lucky winners will each receive a copy of one of local author Chris Grant’s illustrated children’s books. Winners will be announced in the newspaper and on our Facebook page.

Eligibility

Open to children aged 3–12. One entry per child, plus one bonus entry per photo shared.

Judging Criteria

Winners will be selected based on creativity and effort, not artistic skill. Judges’ decisions are final.

Use of Entries

By entering, you give permission for your child’s artwork (and any shared photo) to be published in The Adviser, on our website, and on our social media.