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The results of LEE & LOW's first student drawing contest are in! Based on the story Can You Top That? three classes were asked to come up with the most outrageous animal. Different mediums (colored pencils, crayons, chalk, paint, collage, etc.) were used resulting in wildly different outcomes (see below). The only requirement was that the animal have an unusual number of some body part. Aside from this, the sky was truly the limit! Drawing contests are a great way to get your students to express their creativity in a wacky, fun-filled activity. Special thanks to first grade teachers Belle Akers of Convent of the Sacred Heart Elementary School in San Francisco, CA, Michelle Washington of the Stewart School in Chicago, IL, and Jennifer Skolar of the James M. Curley School in Jamaica Plains, MA, for letting their classes participate in our drawing contest. We would also like to thank the students for their fresh and wonderful works of art. Three winners from each class received autographed copies of Can You Top That? Both winners and honorable mentions have their drawings posted below for the world to admire. Enjoy! Teacher: Belle Akers, 1st Grade Convent of the Sacred Heart Elementary School San Francisco, CA TURTLE WITH LOTS OF LEGS by Alanna Pickerrell MOUSE WITH 2 TAILS by Milena Beckman WHALE WITH 4 HEARTS by Makenzi Malvey PENGUIN WITH 3 BEAKS by Avalon McRae SQUIRREL WITH 3 TAILS by Julia Reichard GIRAFFE WITH 8 HEADS Kathleen Larkin BUTTERFLY WITH 4 ANTENNAS by Daniella Crismani Teacher: Michelle Washington, 1st Grade Stewart School, Chicago, IL A CHEETAH WITH 9 TAILS by Lisa Gray A PIG HAS 7 EARS by Karla M. Perez A DINOSAUR WITH 5 NOSES by Nana Addae SIX EARS by Khatona Miller A DOG WITH 10 TAILS by Theodis Livingston A DOG WITH 4 LEGS by Kevin Keo Teacher: Jennifer Skolar, 1st Grade James M. Curley School, Jamaica Plains, MA CAT WITH 8 TAILS by Luis Prieto BUTTERFLY WITH 10 WINGS by Amy Dejusus ELEPHANT WITH 8 HEADS by Scott Stewardson BIRD WITH 17 WINGS by Jelani Hamlett PIG WITH 8 LEGS by Ricky Sledge COW WITH 2 HEADS by Samual Steeves COW WITH 9 TAILS by Leobel Jose Moreta winner honorable mention This way to our latest Teacher's Guides

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