PICTURES: World Book Day in Sheffield

The nation's best-loved literary creations were brought to life as youngsters in Sheffield celebrated World Book Day.
Children dressed up as their favourite characters for World Book DayChildren dressed up as their favourite characters for World Book Day
Children dressed up as their favourite characters for World Book Day

Pupils at schools across the city transformed themselves into characters from the pages of children’s classics for the annual reading festival.

The day usually takes place on March 1 but was postponed because of the snow.

Children dressed up as their favourite characters for World Book DayChildren dressed up as their favourite characters for World Book Day
Children dressed up as their favourite characters for World Book Day
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Classrooms and corridors were filled with characters including Willy Wonka, the BFG and Jack from Jack and The Beanstalk.

Teachers at Carfield Primary School, in Meersbrook, dressed up as characters from The Horrible Histories.