The children of Bere Alston school are entering into the magical world of their imaginations, sparked by their favourite stories today (Thursday).

The whole school is celebrating the work of the charity World Book Day by dressing as their top characters.

Gareth Bemister, Bere Alston School headteacher, said: “We are having a whole school story walkabout in their character costumes.

“Each teacher shares a book and children can choose which one to go and listen to. Our Book Character CatWalk finished off a fun filled day and all went home wanting to read something new.”

He added: “It is always great to see so many taking part so enthusiastically with World Book Day, but of course the reason is to promote a love of reading. I am very proud to say that our beautiful 'Atlantic Rainforest Library', funded by a group of people from the local community, is still the most loved space in the school.

“Our culture for reading very quickly changed when this was created and days like today are a time to celebrate our love for reading.

“We had a lot of princesses, Hogwarts students, mythical creatures and a few comic book superheroes today. Adults in school also got stuck in, Professor McGonagall, Mary Poppins and Piglet all temporarily joined the teaching team, Wally was spotted in several classrooms and the Headteacher scared the crowd for the day.”

Young book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday).
Young book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School )
Elmer the Elephant joined a princess as young book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday).
Elmer the Elephant joined a princess as young book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School)
Children entered into the magical worlds of stories at Bere Alston School's World Book Day today (Thursday).
Children entered into the magical worlds of stories at Bere Alston School's World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School)
Imaginations were sparked by magical stories at Bere Alston School's World Book Day today (Thursday).
Imaginations were sparked by magical stories at Bere Alston School's World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School)
Some grotesque characters entered the classroom as imaginations were sparked by magical stories at Bere Alston School's World Book Day today (Thursday).
Some grotesque characters entered the classroom as imaginations were sparked by magical stories at Bere Alston School's World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School)
Witches joined monsters and robots and fairies as book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday).
Witches joined monsters and robots and fairies as book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School)
Rabbits and witches joined monsters and robots as young book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday).
Rabbits and witches joined monsters and robots as young book lovers at Bere Alston School entered into the spirit of World Book Day today (Thursday). (Bere Alston School)