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Adventures by Disney and HarperCollins Children’s Books launched a new promotion called “The Search for Flat Stanley’s Next BIG Adventure” based on the character of children’s literature of the same name.

Due to his peculiar ability to be mailed to different locations, Stanley is the most well-traveled character in children’s literature, traveling around the world thousands of times annually in an educational project that has become a classic of the American classroom.

Now budding writers and artists are invited to create their own Flat Stanley story in “The Search for Flat Stanley’s Next BIG Adventure.”

In this nationwide contest, children ages 7 to 12 can win an Adventures by Disney vacation by creating a specially themed Flat Stanley and a 150-word story about his “Next BIG Adventure.”

Entries will be judged in three age groups — 7- to 8-year-olds, 9- to 10-year-olds and 11- to 12-year-olds.

One winner will be chosen in each age group and each of the three winners can choose one of Adventures by Disney’s 19 worldwide vacations for their prize.

Parents, kids and educators can check out www.FlatStanleyBooks.com/AdventuresbyDisney  for official rules and complete information on the contest; fun, interactive games; and fascinating informational resources.

The contest runs through Nov. 30 and no purchase is necessary to enter or win. Flat Stanley was introduced by author Jeff Brown more than 45 years ago and has inspired a worldwide phenomenon. In what’s become a popular tradition, parents and kids take Flat Stanley with them on vacation or send him to friends and family in different cities. Flat Stanley’s picture is taken in various locations, and the children report back to their classes on Flat Stanley’s adventures.

In Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures, Flat Stanley continues to inspire creativity in classrooms across America with his entertaining adventures that are also lessons in geography.

HarperCollins Children’s Books is one of the leading publishers of children’s books. Visit HarperCollins Children’s Books at www.harpercollinschildrens.com
 and HarperCollins Publishers at www.harpercollins.com

Launched in 2005, Adventures by Disney introduces families to diverse cultures and exciting activities with 19 immersive, authentic, fun and educational trips to destinations throughout the United States and around the world, including South Africa, China, Australia, Europe and the Americas.

Every aspect of each trip — from excursions to accommodations to dining — is specifically designed for families traveling together. Immersive activities created just for kids allow young travelers to learn and have fun in places like museums that aren’t always as entertaining for the younger set.

For example, at the Louvre in Paris, the Junior Adventurers play an Art Detective game throughout the museum with their Adventure Guides, while adults take a privately guided tour with an art historian.

For more information, call 877-728-7282 or visit www.AdventuresbyDisney.com