Published: 16:21, 05 March 2020
Updated: 16:28, 06 March 2020
Pupils and teachers in and around Maidstone have found novel ways of marking World Book Day.
Back for its 23rd year, the day encourages children of all ages to explore the pleasure of reading.
Imogen, five, James, five and Olivia, four with their book themed decorated potatoes during the World Book Day at East Farleigh Primary School on Thursday Picture: Chris Davey
Tamzin, seven with her Paddington Bear decorated potato at East Farleigh Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Poppy, 10 and her Mr Bump book themed decorated potato during the World Book Day at East Farleigh Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Isabelle, 11 reads to Amailie, 10 and Bella, five during the World Book Day at East Farleigh Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Finley, ten reads to Finn, four during the World Book Day at East Farleigh Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Hollie, eight as the word Nature during the World Book Day at South Borough Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Matilda, six, Willow, seven, Honey, seven and Abira, eight as the words celebration, flaming, adventure and scientist at South Borough Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Louis, five and Willow, six as the words delicious and mythical at South Borough Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Pupils representing each year group during the World Book Day at South Borough Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Berry, 10 as the word aliferous during the World Book Day at South Borough Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Molly, six and Poppy, five both came as Mary Poppins on World Book Day at Goudhurst Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Evie, 10, Miranda, 11, Eryn, 11 and Eddie, 10 with front Robbie, five, Eddie, seven and Owen, six in the library during World Book Day at Goudhurst Primary School on Thursday Picture: Chris Davey
Zach, eight as an Oompa Loompa and Dominic, eight as Fantastic Mr Fox during World Book Day at Goudhurst Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
India, 10 as Amber from The Midnight Gang during World Book Day at Goudhurst Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Sam, 10 as Will Treaty from the Rangers Apprentice series during World Book Day at Goudhurst Primary School Picture: Chris Davey
Pupils and staff all joined in for World Book Day at Goudhurst Primary School on Thursday Picture: Chris Davey
Our photographer has been out and about and captured some of the fun, including dressing up at Goudhurst Primary School.
Youngsters at East Farleigh Primary School dressed potatoes to look like their favourite characters, while at South Borough Primary School children wore costumes to demonstrate their favourite word.
Earlier today a top children's author shared his struggles with learning to read in a letter to Kent's schoolchildren.
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