Today is World Book Day (March 3).
It is an annual charity event held on the first Thursday of March every year to provide every child in full-time education with a voucher to be spent on a book of their choosing.
World Book Day aims to encourage reading for pleasure amongst children and is promoted in over 100 countries around the globe.
Schools make the annual day even more fun by asking both pupils and teachers dress as their favourite book characters.
The Chronicle & Echo asked readers to send in pictures of their World Book Day costumes.
Let's take a look at some of our favourite submissions - how many characters do you recognise?
9. The Cat in the Hat
Tiana Assumin dressed as The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss. Photo: Natty Batty Benton
10. Mr Men
Jaxon, aged 9, dressed as Mr Grumpy from the Mr Men books, written by Roger Hargreaves. Photo: Emilie Curtis
11. Gangsta Granny
Finley, aged 9, dressed as Gangsta Granny, written by David Walliams. Photo: Louise Walker
12. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Massimo, aged 10, dressed as Charlie Bucket from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Photo: Luisa Clemenzi