Competition launched for children missing out on World Book Day in Milton Keynes

Normally World Book Day is a key event in schools everywhere, with children dressing up as characters from their favourite books.

This year's event is March 4 and online toy seller Bargain Max have come up with a way for youngsters to celebrate.

They are asking children aged up to 16 years to make their favourite fictitious hero book character using any form of arts and craft.

Parents can submit the creations via Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win one of five prizes, including a £100 Bargain Max gift voucher.

To be in with a chance of winning, the creations will need to have a stamp of originality and feature a heroic fictitious character from your child’s favourite book using arts and crafts materials found at home.

"For example, you could use Lego to build Hogwarts with Harry Potter centre stage, or use tin foil found in your kitchen to create the Tin Woodman of Oz (The Wizard of Oz). With some many fantastic books, the creative possibilities are endless," said a spokesman for Bargain Max.

“We have launched this amazing nationwide competition to make World Book Day 2021 extra special for children across the UK who cannot celebrate at school. We know how hard families are working to keep their children entertained during this lockdown and families right across the country are coming together to put children’s education first. "

The competition closing date falls on February 17th 2020 at 23:59 PM, which will be followed by a shortlisting stage before the five winners are finally chosen.

For families interested in entering their children's creations, full competition terms and conditions can be found on the Bargain Max website here .