LOCAL school children dressed up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day on March 5.

The children enjoyed seeing their friends all dressed as characters from their favourite books.
Children at Westfield Primary all dressed as characters from their favourite books. (Westfield Primary School)

Even teachers took part in the annual book and reading awareness day with staff from Westfield Primary dressing up as Wally from the Where’s Wally? books.

Pupils at Westfield Primary School dressed up as their favourite book character for World Book Day.
Pupils at Westfield Primary School dressed up as their favourite book character for World Book Day. (Westfield Primary School )

Pupils at Hayesdown First School in Frome were inspired by the book, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and came dressed in a single colour to represent the crayons in the book.

Where's Wally? Staff at Westfield Primary School joined in the fun of World Book Day.
Where's Wally? Staff at Westfield Primary School joined in the fun of World Book Day. (Westfield Primary School)

Meanwhile, Paulton Infant School pupils dressed as their favourite characters with headteacher at the school, Emily Omell, commenting: “We hope these experiences continue to inspire a lifelong love of reading and storytelling for every child.”

Pupils with their World Book Day tokens at Castle Primary School. (The Partnership Trust)

World Book Day tokens were handed out to children to claim a free book.