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Coloring/Writing Contest For Kids 6- 17

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The Dragon Newsletter via author Diane Mae Robinson is pleased to announce another contest for kids. Yay! This contest will involve coloring a picture from the Sir Princess Petra Coloring Book and adding a short paragraph about the scene the participant colors and enters into the contest. The paragraph (75 to 100 words) can be dialogue,descriptive, or both. The contest is open to Canada and U.S. (including Hawaii). The contest is for kids 6 – 17 years of age.

The prizes:

 

Sling bag with Snarls the dragon logo

Value $35.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd editions, 2017,The Pen Pieyu Adventures series    

paperbacks by Diane Mae Robinson

$42.00 value

 

 

 

Sir Princess Petra Coloring Book (2)

by Diane Mae Robinson

Value $16.00

 

 

 

Drawing Fantasy Creatures    

 paperback

by A.J. Sautter

$13.00 Value

 

 

 

 

 

Drawing Dragons

paperback

by Sandra Staple

$19.00 value

 

 

How to enter the contest:

  • Contest participants can enter by signing up to The Dragon Newsletter (an occasional newsletter about my new book releases, contests, and giveaways). Upon sign up, you will receive the 55-page pdf coloring book, which are the pages for the contest. Sign-up form here: https://dragonsbook.com/subscribe/
  • Contest participants can be from a school I have previously visited on an author visit, although, a teacher from each class will have to register on behalf of the students in that class. 
  • If you are already signed up for my newsletter, you will receive the link for the pdf coloring pages again in the November/December Dragon Newsletter. 
  • One entry per person. 
  • Entries can be emailed or mailed. Mailing address details will be sent via The Dragon Newsletter November/December 2017 Edition.
  • All entries must include: Name, age, and email address used to sign up with. If you are a teacher submitting on behalf of your classroom, please also add your name, classroom grade, and email you used to sign up with. If you’re already signed up for my newsletter, you will receive the coloring pages in my newsletter of Dec. 19, 2017.  If you’re not signed up, you can sign up here: https://dragonsbook.com/subscribe/
  • Winning entries will be judged by coloring and writing skills based on age. The short paragraph about the scene should be between 75 and 100 words (dialogue, descriptive, or both, and grammar counts). 
  • Contest closes EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 1st, 2018.

Want to see last year’s winning entries? Go here: http://bit.ly/2AfGpU8

To learn more about my dragon books for children or to order autographed copies of The Pen Pieyu Adventures series: https://www.dragonsbook.com

P.S. Releasing soon The Dragon Grammar Book – Grammar for Kids, Dragons, and the Whole Kingdom by Diane Mae Robinson starring The Pen Pieyu  Adventures characters. The Dragon Grammar Book is an easy-to-understand grammar book for middle grades and up. Stay tuned for pre-order sale and release date.

 

 

 

 

 

Have fun! Dragon hugs.

Diane

Grammar Lesson – Between vs. Among

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Excerpt from The Dragon Grammar Book by Diane Mae Robinson, coming soon to a kingdom near you.

 

Finally! An easy-to-understand grammar book with a sense of humor. From multi-award winning children’s fantasy author, Diane Mae Robinson, The Dragon Grammar Book, featuring the characters of The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, introduces beginners to the basic rules of the English language.  For middle grades to adults, The Dragon Grammar Book is an entertaining adventure into the mysterious Land of Grammar.

 

Between vs. Among

Between and among are often confused because their difference in meaning is subtle. Both words are prepositions.

Between is usually used with two separate and distinct things.

The grammar book is hidden between the oven and the ice box.

Between can also be used with three or more things as long as they are separate and distinct.

The differences between dragons, horses, and unicorns are all listed in the royal rule book.

A common misconception is that between is used with two things andamong is used with three or more things. When using a comparison for separate and distinct things, use between.

Among is used when talking about individuals or things that aren’t distinct. It is usually used to portray a group of people or things. Among is usually followed by a plural noun.

 If you live among dragons, you should wear fire-proof apparel.

The king seeks approval among those who agree with him.

Among and amongst both mean amidst, surrounded by, or in the company of. Amongst is uncommon and is only really used in literary prose seeking to add a sense of the old fashioned.

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The Dragon Grammar Book- Grammar for Kids, Dragons, and the Whole Kingdom, forthcoming 2016. An easy to understand grammar book with a sense of fun. Featuring the characters from the multi-award winning The Pen Pieyu Adventures. Dragon books for children and adults alike.

Sign up for The Dragon Newsletter and receive the 55 page pdf coloring book of The Pen Pieyu Adventures series: https://dragonsbook.com/subscribe/  The Dragon Newsletter is an update about upcoming books, contests, and giveaways.