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Boy’s Snowman Drawing Chosen As Christmas Cover For Big Issue Magazine

'It took me about three hours to draw my cover.' ⛄️
By PA Reporters
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A drawing of a snowman by a six-year-old boy has won this year’s competition for the Christmas front cover of the Big Issue magazine.

Over 1,000 entries were made this year for the annual contest run by the magazine, which is sold to help homeless people. 

Martin Wellstead, aged six, from Wimborne, Dorset, was named the winner for his drawing of a smiling snowman underneath the word “Joy!”. 

He said: “I looked at last year’s winner and the winner from the year before, before deciding what to draw.

“I thought that you guys needed a snowman so that is what I wanted to give you this year. It took me about three hours to draw my cover.” 

Big Issue editor Paul McNamee said: ”[The cover] lifts your spirits and makes you smile, simply and honestly. That feels very timely right now.”

The magazine is on sale from today [Monday 4 December].

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Competition entries for the Christmas front cover.

Before You Go

Christmas Gifts For Babies
'Say Hello' Wrist And Ankle Rattles(01 of15)
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Stick these rattles on your baby's ankles or wrists and watch their amazement when the toys make noise as they move. The rattles were developed in partnership with Baby Sensory.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £7 for both.
Buy here. (credit:KIDLY)
Cat Muslin Cloths (2 pack)(02 of15)
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No new parent can have too many muslins. This adorable two-pack of clothes are super soft and made from organic materials.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £14.
Buy here. (credit:HerbertAndStella)
Crab Teether(03 of15)
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Can the teething stage ever be fun? Hopefully, with this adorable crab teether.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £11.
Buy here. (credit:GentlyElephant)
Dinosaur-hooded baby onesie.(04 of15)
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Babies always look adorable sleeping, but don't you think they look SO much cuter wearing a dinosaur onesie?
Available from six months.
Price: £12.
Buy here. (credit:PatPat)
Personalised Christmas Decorations(05 of15)
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You can't mark your baby's first Christmas without a present to mark your baby's first Christmas... We love this wooden decoration to put on your tree - handmade to order!
Not suitable for babies to play with.
Price: £3.50.
Buy here. (credit:Etsy)
Deluxe Sleeved Bib(06 of15)
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Bibs that cover a baby's chest are all well and good, but what about when they get mess everywhere else? These sleeved bibs with pockets are genius.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £12.
Buy here. (credit:JoJoMamanBebe)
Crocheted Christmas Elf Boots(07 of15)
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Your little one may be too young for real shoes, but these adorable festive booties will not only keep their feet warm, but create your very own elf, too!
Suitable from birth.
Price: £15.
Buy here. (credit:Notonthehighstreet)
Personalised Keepsake Spoon(08 of15)
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If having a personalised Christmas decoration isn't enough to mark your baby's first Christmas, how about an engraved spoon?
Not suitable for babies to play with.
Price: £12.80.
Buy here. (credit:VintageCandy)
Touch, Think and Learn(09 of15)
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They might be too young to know what's going on, but it's never too early to introduce interactive books to your baby. This alphabet book adds a new dimension with raised pieces and mirrored cut-outs to creative an impressive book.
Suitable for ages 0 to three years.
Price: £14.99.
Buy here. (credit:EenyMeenyKIDS)
Cotton Sleeping Bag(10 of15)
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Keep your baby cosy in this 100% organic brushed cotton sleeping bag. How adorable is that design?
Available from birth to six months.
Price: £38.95.
Buy here. (credit:https://www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk/collections/baby-sleeping-bags/products/wild-cotton-sleeping-bag-tog-1-rabbit-print)
Bath Squeeze Toys(11 of15)
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These squeeze and switch bath toys will provide endless fun at bath time. They bubble under the water and squirt when they're outside the water.
Suitable from 10 months.
Price: £16.
Buy here. (credit:Huggle)
Festive Reindeer Comforter(12 of15)
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The perfect soft companion for your baby during the festive season.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £9.99.
Buy here. (credit:LittleChickie)
Handmade Baby's Hat(13 of15)
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Keep them warm and cosy with this 100% knitted cotton stripy hat.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £15.95.
Buy here. (credit:MerryBerries)
Wiggles Baby Grow(14 of15)
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Gender-neutral clothing company 'Shapes of Things' has tonnes of brilliant designs on their baby clothes: We're big fans of the wiggle baby grow.
Suitable from birth.
Price: £22.50.
Buy here. (credit:ShapesOfThings)
Mini White Star Storage Bag(15 of15)
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With all the gifts they'll be receiving, this personalised storage bag will keep them all in one place.
Not suitable for babies to play with.
Price: £22.
Buy here. (credit:My1styears)
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