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The best pictures of World Book Day in Kent

World Book Day means a day of dressing up as a fairytale favourite for school children across the county.

There are a host of events going on across Kent for this year's celebration of great page turners.

Readers have been sending in their pictures of what they have been doing to mark this year's book bonanza.

Seeanna-Rose, two as Goldilocks, who goes to Burham Pre-School in Rochester Road, Burham
Seeanna-Rose, two as Goldilocks, who goes to Burham Pre-School in Rochester Road, Burham
Hollie, six as The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Hollie goes to Kingfisher Primary School in Walderslade
Hollie, six as The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Hollie goes to Kingfisher Primary School in Walderslade
Jack and Eli as Wookie and Wolverine going to Southborough School in Maidstone
Jack and Eli as Wookie and Wolverine going to Southborough School in Maidstone
Lee George as King Arthur who attends Platts Heath Primary School, in Maidstone
Lee George as King Arthur who attends Platts Heath Primary School, in Maidstone
Daisy Humphrey, nine with her sister Millie, six as Hermione and Baloo, they both go to Warren Wood Primary School in Rochester
Daisy Humphrey, nine with her sister Millie, six as Hermione and Baloo, they both go to Warren Wood Primary School in Rochester
Alonso Russell, three who goes to Barham Pre-School, as Thomas the Tank Engine
Alonso Russell, three who goes to Barham Pre-School, as Thomas the Tank Engine
David Davison, nine, of St Mary's School in Whitstable, his costume, of The Iron Giant is made of paper mache
David Davison, nine, of St Mary's School in Whitstable, his costume, of The Iron Giant is made of paper mache
Lily-Mae, nine, is dressed as Hermoine Granger and attends Wainscott Primary School
Lily-Mae, nine, is dressed as Hermoine Granger and attends Wainscott Primary School
Scarlett-Mae, five, as Matilda, going to Riverview Infants School in Gravesend
Scarlett-Mae, five, as Matilda, going to Riverview Infants School in Gravesend
Max Leeks, six who goes to St Pauls Infant School, Maidstone
Max Leeks, six who goes to St Pauls Infant School, Maidstone
Mia Bass, six as Peter Rabbit with her little sister Adelaide nine months, as little red riding hood. Mia goes to St Nicholas C of E primary School and Adelaide goes to Sunshine and Showers Nursery both in New Romney
Mia Bass, six as Peter Rabbit with her little sister Adelaide nine months, as little red riding hood. Mia goes to St Nicholas C of E primary School and Adelaide goes to Sunshine and Showers Nursery both in New Romney
Nancy Plumb dressed as Dorothy, off on her way to Roseacre Junior School in Bearsted
Nancy Plumb dressed as Dorothy, off on her way to Roseacre Junior School in Bearsted
Alannah Groombridge as the Rainbow Fish from Snodland CE Primary School
Alannah Groombridge as the Rainbow Fish from Snodland CE Primary School
Laila Barton Tracey Beaker from Snodland CE Primary School.
Laila Barton Tracey Beaker from Snodland CE Primary School.
Lola White-Gilson, five of Westminster Primary School, Sheerness as Paddington Bear
Lola White-Gilson, five of Westminster Primary School, Sheerness as Paddington Bear
Bethany, six who is a pupil at Halfway Houses Primary School in Sheerness as Moana
Bethany, six who is a pupil at Halfway Houses Primary School in Sheerness as Moana
Maizie-Nadine Harris dressed up as Ms Cruella De Vill at Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School in Dover
Maizie-Nadine Harris dressed up as Ms Cruella De Vill at Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School in Dover
Lewis Agombar, 10 as Willie Wonker goes to Barnsole Primary School in Gillingham
Lewis Agombar, 10 as Willie Wonker goes to Barnsole Primary School in Gillingham
Jacob Randall, four who goes to Barnsole Nursery in Gilingham, pictures as Rat Burger
Jacob Randall, four who goes to Barnsole Nursery in Gilingham, pictures as Rat Burger
Chantelle Healey of Barnsole Primary School, in Gillingham as Gangster Granny
Chantelle Healey of Barnsole Primary School, in Gillingham as Gangster Granny
Harley-Jai, five goes to the Downs Primary School in Deal
Harley-Jai, five goes to the Downs Primary School in Deal
Niamh Jackson, aged six, of Shears Green Infant School in Northfleet dressed as Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (7626133)
Niamh Jackson, aged six, of Shears Green Infant School in Northfleet dressed as Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (7626133)
Oliver from Cobham Primary School as Pinocchio (7625797)
Oliver from Cobham Primary School as Pinocchio (7625797)
Harley and Ruby, aged six and four, as Willy Wonka and Belle, heading to Westlands Primary School in Sittingbourne (7625765)
Harley and Ruby, aged six and four, as Willy Wonka and Belle, heading to Westlands Primary School in Sittingbourne (7625765)
Bobby dressed as Prince Charming going to Hoo St Werburgh Primary School (7624671)
Bobby dressed as Prince Charming going to Hoo St Werburgh Primary School (7624671)
Faye and Joshua as Harry Potter and Hermione Granger off to Oaklands School in Chatham (7624714)
Faye and Joshua as Harry Potter and Hermione Granger off to Oaklands School in Chatham (7624714)
Lily and Grace as Alice in Wonderland and Harley Quinn before heading off to Phoenix Primary in Ashford (7624645)
Lily and Grace as Alice in Wonderland and Harley Quinn before heading off to Phoenix Primary in Ashford (7624645)
Alfie-Jae as Mario heading to Shatterlocks Infant School in Dover (7624650)
Alfie-Jae as Mario heading to Shatterlocks Infant School in Dover (7624650)
Phoebe Jolly from Delce Academy in Rochester as Mildred Hubble from The Worst Witch
Phoebe Jolly from Delce Academy in Rochester as Mildred Hubble from The Worst Witch
kmfm Breakfast Show presenters Garry and Laura have been getting into the spirit (7624246)
kmfm Breakfast Show presenters Garry and Laura have been getting into the spirit (7624246)

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