To celebrate the launch of a new chapter book Cù Giobach, based on a bestselling French story, we are running a competition for the best drawing of a doggie character or the best short story (written in Gaelic) inspired by the characters or events in the book. “Gillebrìde Mac’IlleMhaoil’s Gaelic version of the story flows so fluently and naturally that it feels like the tale originated in Gaelic. It is a joy to read aloud. “(Mòrag Stiùbhart)

ENTRIES TO BE SENT VIA enquiries@bellemedia.co.uk

Entrants can either send in a drawing or write a short story (up to 50 words) in Gaelic, inspired by this tale of a rather flea-bitten dog, with a big heart. There is a prize for the winning story and the winning drawing. Details of the competition are as follows:
Rules
• One entry per entrant per category.
• No AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools or assistance to be used.
• Entrants must be aged 12 or under at the time of entry.
• Send entries as a Word doc attached to an email to enquiries@bellemedia.co.uk.
• Entries must include the name and age of the entrant in the covering email only.
• Within the Word doc only include the actual entry – story or drawing.
• Entries are to be judged anonymously.
• The judges’ decision is final, and no discussion will be entered into.
• Closing date/time: 5pm Friday 27th February 2026.
• Entries are not returnable.
• Belle Media & GBC agree to use this information only in relation to the competition.
• Winning entries may be published in the Comhairle nan Leabhraichean Newsletter.
• By entering, contestants agree to the above publication.
• Prizes will be mailed out to winners no later than 1st May 2026.
The Gaelic text is by Gillebride Mac ‘IIleMhaoil from the original book by Colas Gutman and illustrations by Marc Boutavant. The publication is supported by the Gaelic Books Council.