Hollywood, FL (November 20, 2009) Smart Poodle Publishing released its final announcement today inviting children from 5K through 5th Grade to submit original stories and artwork to the “I Love Costa Rica’s Rain Forest!” contest. This contest is free. There is no entry fee or purchase necessary. “Geography education is greatly lacking in our schools. This contest teaches children not only about the world, but also about the basics of researching and writing an essay, explained Publisher Debbie Glade. "Entrants also have the opportunity to share their artistic talents by submitting original artwork depicting their stories.”
Contest Deadline is November 30, 2009.Smart Poodle Publishing will award first place winners in three age categories $100 each. All other prizes have been generously donated by Rand McNally’s Online Store url=http://store.randmcnally.com/category/kid+stuff.do
First Place Winners in three grade categories (5K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade) will each receive these three prizes (Value listed):
• Rand McNally Personal Journeys World Pinable Wall Map ($84.99)
• Rand McNally Hard Bound World Atlas ($24.95)
• Kids' Travel Activity Bundle ($15.80)
• A Check for $100
Second Place Winners in three grade categories (5K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade) will each receive these two prizes (Value listed):
• Rand McNally Traveler Series Kids Illustrated Wall Map ($64.99)
• Kids' Travel Activity Bundle ($15.80)
Third Place Winners in three grade categories (5K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade) will each receive this prize (Value listed):
• World Knowledge Bundle ($22.90)
Winners will be announced December 15, 2009. Winning entries will be posted on the Smart Poodle Publishing website.
For complete contest rules and an entry form, visit Smart Poodle Publishing's Contest Page. http://www.smartpoodlepublishing.com/contest.html
Debbie Glade
Smart Poodle Publishing
smartpoodle@comcast.net
www.smartpoodlepublishing.com
www.lillybadilly.com
954-328-7465
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