Traditional uniforms were replaced by extravagant costumes transforming school corridors into a literary world of imagination including much loved characters such as Willy Wonka, Matilda, Gangster Granny, Paddington Bear and Harry Potter.
Thornhill Academy enjoyed a visit from local author Anne Twine, while pupils at Hasting Hill Academy used potatoes to create characters from their favourite story books.
Check-out the following 20 fantastic, fun photographs capturing World Book Day in our city’s schools.
1. Double take
Burnside Academy twins Ollie and Mason Candlish, both seven, as Thing 1 and Thing 2. Photo: Stu Norton
2. A long way from Peru
Ryhope Infant School pupil Teddy Pinchen, 5, dressed as Paddington Bear. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Potter Power
Ryhope Infant School pupils Leila Wisbeck, 7, Francis Dodsworth, 5 and Anna Irving-Mitchinson, 5, dressed as Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. Photo: Stu Norton
4. A world of wonder.
Fatfield Academy Inspires deputy headteacher Nicky Dowdle dressed as Alice from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Photo: Stu Norton