A TALENTED Wimborne pupil will get the chance to design a book cover with her own superhero after winning a prestigious competition.

Matilde Cabell won £250 book vouchers for a newly refurbished library after winning a national competition by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care.

The six-year-old also received a collection of children’s books and a notebook with her design on the front.

(Image: Scrivens Opticians and Healthcare)

Cyndy Czarnokoza, branch manager at Scrivens on The Square, Wimborne, said: “Alzheimer’s Society is our chosen charity, and this activity was a fun way to engage children and raise awareness of its work.

“This year's competition was also themed to encourage children to show their creativity by showcasing the power of spectacles with a superhero theme. 

"Matilde came to us because she was struggling to read her books and see the board at school, so not only has she gained her ‘superpower’ with new glasses, but her colourful and imaginative design was truly out of this world.”

Matilde’s mum, Ilaria Lorenzon, said: “Matilde saw the competition when we visited the branch for her eye test.  She always gets her colouring pens out after school and was keen to put her creative skills to the test.  This is the first time she’s entered a competition, so we are all incredibly proud of her and sharing in her excitement.”