My DD's (4) nursery asked all the children to complete a short poem, with some of the words already filled in. We did it together - I wrote the words but she told me what to put.
It was a bit of fun. They sent it off and we have received a bookmark and a certificate of merit, along with a personal letter from 'YoungWriters' saying that DD's poem will be published in an anthology, a copy will be sent to nursery and to the British library and I have to proof the poem and DD's name etc and return it.
Now, I'm as proud as punch but then there is the little matter of us buying a copy of the book for about £15.
It got me thinking - is this just a money making exercise? Will every parent get a similar letter and then they all buy one thinking their LO has been singled out? It is sponsored by www.need2knowbooks.co.uk.
Look, I'm not really bothered if DD's poem isn't unique - I'd be proud whatever she does but I just wondered if anyone had come across this before, perhaps stop me assuming DD's the next great creative genius!
Btw, nursery would have done this in good faith - they don't get anything from it.
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MrsArchchancellorRidcully · 10/06/2013 20:38
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