On World Book Day, I was invited to speak to every class at at the wonderful Blue Coat Primary School Durham. Year 3 and Y4 pupils were given 15 minutes to design Bandit Bookmarks. Some of their wonderful artwork is below. I love it!

From top right to bottom left: Katelyn, Alex, Bluebell, Jeanne, Jaxon,
Oliver, Louisa, Annabelle, Arthur, Ava


A happy Bandit learning to swim!

From top right to bottom left: Gouri, Ellie, Alman, Jeremiah,
Fayl, -, Zach, Jack

I love this vibrant fun illustration by Ellie!

A stunning design by Katelyn!

An great eye-catching design by Bluebell.


A beautiful and imaginative drawing by Grace.

Liliana has drawn this lovely scene.

I love the way Tommy has drawn Bandit is hiding in between these hills.

I like the realistic movement of Isla and Bandit in Ezra's scene on the beach.
Josie has designed a clear paw print pathway leading home.
Joshua has drawn a good action scene of Bandit leaping to freedom.

I really like this clear colourful design by Alex.

A joyful drawing by Ellie.

I love the caption in this pretty design by Sophia: Me and my Dog.
Judah has cleverly incorporated the four main characters in the story in his lively design.

Lily has drawn Bandit listening out for the sound of the sea, so he can find his way home.
I like Isla's simple but striking design.

I love the action in David's drawing; Niamh's expressive, fun rat; and the rainbow that Mason has drawn over Bandit who is escaping through the open gate.

William has created this imaginative drawing of Bandit tunnelling under a wonderful rainbow overhead!

Alfie has captured the character of cheeky Rat brilliantly!

I like the how Jesse has drawn the trees: they could either be like bars trapping Bandit, or hiding him as he escapes.
I love Jeremiah's brilliant drawing of Bandit jumping over the fence.
