CHILDREN are bringing their favourite book characters to life today in celebration of World Book Day.
Schools across the borough are holding events in aid of the global event, which aim to encourage children to read more.
Has your child dressed up today?
We want to see your pictures. You can send them to us via our Facebook page, or email them to newsgrouped@midlands.newsquest.co.uk.
Alternatively, upload them using the community contributions link at the bottom of the page.
Please remember to include your child's full name, age and the school they attend.
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World Book Day 2018
"We want your pictures from World Book Day 2018. With all photos, please send your child's full name, age and the school they attend. "
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What is your response?Alfie Sidaway, aged eight, of Brook Primary School, Wordlsey
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Alfie Sidaway, aged eight, of Brook Primary School, Wordlsey What is your response?Seven-year-old Oliver Chater of Netherbrook Primary School as Tom Fletcher, the author of his favourite books
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Seven-year-old Oliver Chater of Netherbrook Primary School as Tom Fletcher, the author of his favourite books What is your response?James Cook, aged seven, of Ham Dingle Primary School, Stourbridge
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James Cook, aged seven, of Ham Dingle Primary School, Stourbridge 
James Cook, aged seven, of Ham Dingle Primary School, Stourbridge What is your response?Riley, aged eight, and four-year-old Mason Tranter from St Marks Primary School, Pensnett
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Riley, aged eight, and four-year-old Mason Tranter from St Marks Primary School, Pensnett What is your response?George Brown, aged eight, and Poppy Brown, aged six, of Newfield Park Primary School as George and the Dragon.
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George Brown, aged eight, and Poppy Brown, aged six, of Newfield Park Primary School as George and the Dragon. 
George Brown, aged eight, and Poppy Brown, aged six, of Newfield Park Primary School as George and the Dragon. What is your response?Lexi-Mai Siviter, aged 10, OF Netherbrook Primary School as a character from Alice In Wonderland
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Lexi-Mai Siviter, aged 10, OF Netherbrook Primary School as a character from Alice In Wonderland What is your response?Olivia Harper, aged six, as Cinderella and Chloe Harper, aged nine, as Hermione Granger. Both attend Manor Way Primary Academy School
What is your response?Faith Jarvis, aged seven, of Blackheath Primary School
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Faith Jarvis, aged seven, of Blackheath Primary School What is your response?Anaya-Grace Jarvis, aged six of Blackheath Primary School.
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Anaya-Grace Jarvis, aged six of Blackheath Primary School. What is your response?Keagan Dudley-Mawdesley, aged six, of Woodsetton Special School as the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland
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Keagan Dudley-Mawdesley, aged six, of Woodsetton Special School as the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland What is your response?Ava Hutton Bradley, aged eight, dressed as a jester from her class reading book Castle Diaries
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Ava Hutton Bradley, aged eight, dressed as a jester from her class reading book Castle Diaries What is your response?Owen and Brendon Hill, aged 10 and 11, of Huntingtree Primary School, dressed as characters from the Harry Potter books
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Owen and Brendon Hill, aged 10 and 11, of Huntingtree Primary School, dressed as characters from the Harry Potter books What is your response?Alfie Harley, aged 10, of Perryfields Primary School as the tiger from When Tiger Came To Tea
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Alfie Harley, aged 10, of Perryfields Primary School as the tiger from When Tiger Came To Tea What is your response?Amelia Juliet Wilkinson, aged seven, of Netherbrook Primary School as Hermione Grainger from Harry Potter
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Amelia Juliet Wilkinson, aged seven, of Netherbrook Primary School as Hermione Grainger from Harry Potter What is your response?Neve Grossett, aged eight, as Miss Root from The Demon Dentist, Pippa Grossett, aged six, as Red Riding Hood and Joey Grossett, aged three, as the Highway Rat. They attend Manor Way Primary Academy and Manor Way Minis Preschool
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Neve Grossett, aged eight, as Miss Root from The Demon Dentist, Pippa Grossett, aged six, as Red Riding Hood and Joey Grossett, aged three, as the Highway Rat.They attend Manor Way Primary Academy and Manor Way Minis Preschool What is your response?Twins Heidi and Helena Fletcher-Burns are off to the chocolate factory with their golden tickets! The eight-year-olds attend Newfield Park Primary School.
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Twins Heidi and Helena Fletcher-Burns are off to the chocolate factory with their golden tickets! The eight-year-olds attend Newfield Park Primary School. What is your response?Daniel and Thomas Brigdale, aged four and six, of Hasbury Pre-School and St Margaret’s at Hasbury Primary School
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Daniel and Thomas Brigdale, aged four and six, of Hasbury Pre-School and St Margaret’s at Hasbury Primary School What is your response?Nancy Day, aged four, of Huntingtree Nursery
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Nancy Day, aged four, of Huntingtree Nursery What is your response?Jack Day, aged six, of Huntingtree Primary School
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Jack Day, aged six, of Huntingtree Primary School What is your response?Megan Read, aged three, of Rhymes Nursery Pre School as the Cottontail Rabbit from the Beatrix Potter book
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Megan Read, aged three, of Rhymes Nursery Pre School as the Cottontail Rabbit from the Beatrix Potter book What is your response?Six-year-old Jack Read of Tenterfields Primary School as Harry Potter
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Six-year-old Jack Read of Tenterfields Primary School as Harry Potter What is your response?Gangster Granny Frankie Wright, aged six, of Temple Meadow Primary School
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Gangster Granny Frankie Wright, aged six, of Temple Meadow Primary School What is your response?Billionaire Boy Joey Wright, aged 11, of Temple Meadow Primary School
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Billionaire Boy Joey Wright, aged 11, of Temple Meadow Primary School What is your response?Seven-year-old twins Connie and Lola Whilby of Colley Lane Primary School as Lucy and the Lion from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
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Seven-year-old twins Connie and Lola Whilby of Colley Lane Primary School as Lucy and the Lion from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 
Seven-year-old twins Connie and Lola Whilby of Colley Lane Primary School as Lucy and the Lion from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 
Seven-year-old twins Connie and Lola Whilby of Colley Lane Primary School as Lucy and the Lion from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe What is your response?Daley Bates, aged three, as Captain America and Kacey Bates, aged eight as a fairy. Both attend Bromley Hills Primary School in Kingswinford
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Daley Bates, aged three, as Captain America and Kacey Bates, aged eight as a fairy. Both attend Bromley Hills Primary School in Kingswinford What is your response?Fantastic Mr Fox: Lewis Hopkins, aged six of St Mary’s in Kingswinford
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Fantastic Mr Fox: Lewis Hopkins, aged six of St Mary’s in Kingswinford What is your response?Emmie-Jay Hall, aged nine, of Hurst Green Primary School
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Emmie-Jay Hall, aged nine, of Hurst Green Primary School What is your response?Logan Room as The Enormous Crocodile. The four-year-old attends Hurst Green Primary School
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Logan Room as The Enormous Crocodile. The four-year-old attends Hurst Green Primary School What is your response?Fleur Whitehouse, aged nine, of Hurst Green Primary School
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Fleur Whitehouse, aged nine, of Hurst Green Primary School What is your response?Joey Alexander, aged four, of Tenterfields Primary School dressed as Super Mario Age 4 -Tenterfields
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Joey Alexander, aged four, of Tenterfields Primary School dressed as Super Mario Age 4 -Tenterfields What is your response?Macey-May, aged seven, of Newfield Park Primary School as a WW2 evacuee
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Macey-May, aged seven, of Newfield Park Primary School as a WW2 evacuee What is your response?Harry-James-John, aged nine, from Newfield Park Primary School as a Castle Diary character
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Harry-James-John, aged nine, from Newfield Park Primary School as a Castle Diary character What is your response?Joe Silk, aged six, of St Margaret’s at Hasbury Primary School as the BFG
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Joe Silk, aged six, of St Margaret’s at Hasbury Primary School as the BFG What is your response?Trixie Barr, aged seven, of Northfield Road Primary School as Matilda for World Book Day
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Trixie Barr, aged seven, of Northfield Road Primary School as Matilda for World Book Day What is your response?Ace Green, aged five, from Tenterfields Primary School, as Superman
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Ace Green, aged five, from Tenterfields Primary School, as Superman What is your response?Karly Burkitt, aged four, as Ariel and Kelsey Burkitt, aged 10, as a modern Dorothy from Wizard of Oz. Both attend Dudley Wood Primary School
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Karly Burkitt, aged four, as Ariel and Kelsey Burkitt, aged 10, as a modern Dorothy from Wizard of Oz. Both attend Dudley Wood Primary School What is your response?Grace-Savannah Francis, aged four of Langley Primary as Cruella de Vil
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Grace-Savannah Francis, aged four of Langley Primary as Cruella de Vil What is your response?Teddy Barker, aged three, of Kids Korner, Halesowen, as Paddington Bear
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Teddy Barker, aged three, of Kids Korner, Halesowen, as Paddington Bear What is your response?Queen of Hearts Sarah Williams, aged five of Hasbury C of E Primary School
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Queen of Hearts Sarah Williams, aged five of Hasbury C of E Primary School What is your response?Which one is Wally? Grace Guy, aged 10, from Lapal Primary School dressed up for World Book Day
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Which one is Wally? Grace Guy, aged 10, from Lapal Primary School dressed up for World Book Day What is your response?Skye-Summer Warren, of Newfield Park Primary School, dressed as Julia Donaldson's The Paper Dolls and Taylor-James Warren, of Hasbury Preschool, dressed as Captain America.
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Skye-Summer Warren, of Newfield Park Primary School, dressed as Julia Donaldson's The Paper Dolls and Taylor-James Warren, of Hasbury Preschool, dressed as Captain America. What is your response?Colley Lane Primary School's Paris Edwards Albrahimi, six, dressed as Mary Poppins and Marseille Edwards Albrahimi, three, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood.
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Colley Lane Primary School's Paris Edwards Albrahimi, six, dressed as Mary Poppins and Marseille Edwards Albrahimi, three, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. What is your response?Dylan Stokes, aged eight, from Netherton C of E Primary School
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Dylan Stokes, aged eight, from Netherton C of E Primary School What is your response?Max Price of Halesowen is Woody from Toy Story. Max is four and attends Jumping Jacs Nursery/Pre-School
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Max Price of Halesowen is Woody from Toy Story. Max is four and attends Jumping Jacs Nursery/Pre-School What is your response?Ariel from The Little Mermaid aka Jessica Pugh, aged four, of Newfield Park Primary School, Halesowen
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Ariel from The Little Mermaid aka Jessica Pugh, aged four, of Newfield Park Primary School, Halesowen What is your response?St Marys CE Primary School pupil Maddison Rose Ashmore, aged four, dressed as her favourite character Belle, from Beauty and the Beast.
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St Marys CE Primary School pupil Maddison Rose Ashmore, aged four, dressed as her favourite character Belle, from Beauty and the Beast. What is your response?Marcus, aged eight, and five-year-old Vinny Fisher-Young of Red Hall Primary School in Lower Gornal have scrapped costumes due to the cold and have gone dressed in pyjamas
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Marcus, aged eight, and five-year-old Vinny Fisher-Young of Red Hall Primary School in Lower Gornal have scrapped costumes due to the cold and have gone dressed in pyjamas 
Marcus, aged eight, and five-year-old Vinny Fisher-Young of Red Hall Primary School in Lower Gornal have scrapped costumes due to the cold and have gone dressed in pyjamas What is your response?Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy, also known as seven-year-old Libby Wyatt and Leo Wyatt, aged five, from Northfield Road Primary School, Dudley
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Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy, also known as seven-year-old Libby Wyatt and Leo Wyatt, aged five, from Northfield Road Primary School, Dudley 
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