Schools across the country have been celebrating the joy of reading and books today on World Book Day. We asked our readers to send in some images of their children dressed as book characters and here is a selection of them.

Thanks to everyone who sent in photos.

The Hunts Post: Emma the Easter Fairy.Emma the Easter Fairy. (Image: FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Loades of Cakes in Ramsey sent us this photo. Loades of Cakes in Ramsey sent us this photo. (Image: LOADES OF CAKES)

The Hunts Post: Minnie Morgan, aged 5.Minnie Morgan, aged 5. (Image: FAMILY)

 

 

 

 

The Hunts Post: Imogen, aged 9, as Wednesday Addams.Imogen, aged 9, as Wednesday Addams. (Image: FAMILY)

 

 

 

The Hunts Post: Charlie Harding dressed as the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. Charlie Harding dressed as the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. (Image: HARDING FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Everlyn Dean of Barrowmoor School in March as Wednesday Adams.Everlyn Dean of Barrowmoor School in March as Wednesday Adams. (Image: DEAN FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Dexter is Clark Kent.Dexter is Clark Kent. (Image: FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Everly dressed up for World Book DayEverly dressed up for World Book Day (Image: FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Percy and Rupert from Warboys. Percy and Rupert from Warboys. (Image: FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Poppy Hempsall as Willy Wonka.Poppy Hempsall as Willy Wonka. (Image: FAMILY)

 

The Hunts Post: Pupils from All Saints Primary School in Peterborough.Pupils from All Saints Primary School in Peterborough. (Image: FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Pupils from All Saints Primary School in Peterborough.Pupils from All Saints Primary School in Peterborough. (Image: FAMILY)

The Hunts Post: Rosie, aged 5, who loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Rosie, aged 5, who loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar. (Image: FAMILY)

 

The Hunts Post: James, aged 9, as Spaceboy, and Henry, aged 6, as Bill the Smoo.James, aged 9, as Spaceboy, and Henry, aged 6, as Bill the Smoo. (Image: FAMILY)

 

The Hunts Post: Theo Milbank as Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Theo Milbank as Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (Image: FAMILY)