Attention parents! Looking for an activity to do with the kids these school holidays?

Join in the fun with children's author Krys Saclier as she reads her wondrous picture book Super Nova, followed by an Alien Art activity for the kids!

To celebrate the book and the school holidays, we held a competition to create a picture of your very own alien following Krys's instructions for the 'Exquisite Corpse' art game. Congratulations to 10-year-old Amelia, the winner of this competition! Here is Amelia's winning artwork:

Drawing of an Alien

About the author:

Learn more about Krys Saclier

About the book:

Nova's brother thinks she gets away with too much, until he finds out what she's really planning. And it's out of this world. Will he keep her secret?

Super Nova tells the story of the most powerful force in the universe — a little sister.

Learn more about Super Nova

Looking for more school holiday activities? Take a look at these Space Challenges with Blast Off! author Shelly Unwin.

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