Hershel was the winner of the pre-school category of a competition whichasked children to choose their favourite book - his was Owl Babies - anddesign a new front cover. He was presented with his award by KeithChapman, creator of Bob the Builder. Children's secretary Ed Balls andchildren's minister Beverley Hughes also attended.
Hershel took home a glass trophy, a 50 Early Learning Centrevoucher and a bag of autographed Roary the Racing car paraphernalia. Thecompetition was sponsored by the Children's Mutual.
Alison Garnham, joint chief-executive of the Daycare Trust, said, 'Thestandard of entries was incredibly high, so to win the award is afantastic achievement. Hershel can be very proud of his work.'
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