Pupils at Hook-with-Warsash Academy paraded in school to showcase characters to mark World Book Day.
Jessica Mill, Holly Beadsworth and Edward Johnson show the books which inspired their dress up
The pupils and teachers donned a variety of colourful clothes to be princesses, knights, Harry Potter figures and superheroes.
Two winners were chosen from each of the primary school’s classes for their unique home-made costumes to celebrate their favourite books.
Even the teachers joined in with their distinctive costumes, including Winnie the Witch, the Queen of Hearts, a crayon and a skeleton.
Numerous popular characters came to life at the school in Church Road and pupils showed the books which they had dressed up from.
Lesley Barsby and Ann Fiddy, librarians – and judges and organisers for the day – had trouble choosing the winners.
“We wanted to go for originality rather than those shop bought ones,” said Mrs Barsby, who was dressed as Andy Pandy.
“We haven’t had a book day for nearly seven years. So we wanted to try and get children inspired by what they’re reading and have a love of books.”
