FROM Where's Wally to Gangsta Granny, World Book Day saw children dress up in an array of wonderful costumes. 

Children at schools in Bury, Prestwich and Whitefield celebrated their favourite literary characters yesterday. 

Scroll through the gallery above or take a look at the photos below to see the fabulous efforts of parents and children for World Book Day 2017. 

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World Book Day 2017 - send us your photos

"It's World Book Day and children across Bury are dressing up as their favourite literary characters. If your child is taking part, send us a picture with name, age, school, which character they have chosen and why."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

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Bury Times: Jess and Sophie as the Brothers Grimm's Queen Bee and Aesop's Venus and the Cat. ❤Jess and Sophie as the Brothers Grimm's Queen Bee and Aesop's Venus and the Cat. ❤

From Helen Fowler

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Bury Times: Heidi Fitzgerald, age 5, from Greenhill Primary School. Sophie from The Tiger Who Came to Tea. It is Heidi and her mum's favourite book.Heidi Fitzgerald, age 5, from Greenhill Primary School. Sophie from The Tiger Who Came to Tea. It is Heidi and her mum's favourite book.

From Phoebe ella Robinson

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Bury Times: Red Riding HoodRed Riding Hood

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Bury Times: A thoughtful Harry Potter! Aka Louie Connolly, aged 7A thoughtful Harry Potter! Aka Louie Connolly, aged 7

From Emma Swain

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Bury Times: Kacie-Leigh Olive, age 10, and Harley Swain, age 4, from Old Hall Primary School in BuryKacie-Leigh Olive, age 10, and Harley Swain, age 4, from Old Hall Primary School in Bury
Bury Times: Kacie-Leigh Olive, age 10, and Harley Swain, age 4, from Old Hall Primary School in BuryKacie-Leigh Olive, age 10, and Harley Swain, age 4, from Old Hall Primary School in Bury

From lynda Hinton

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Bury Times: Jamie Hinton and Abbie Hinton - The BFG and Anna from FrozenJamie Hinton and Abbie Hinton - The BFG and Anna from Frozen

From Sarah Rogerson

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Bury Times: Sienna Jackson, age 5, from Unsworth Primary School. She is dressed as 'Where's Wanda' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Where's Wally'.Sienna Jackson, age 5, from Unsworth Primary School. She is dressed as 'Where's Wanda' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Where's Wally'.
Bury Times: Sienna Jackson, age 5, from Unsworth Primary School. She is dressed as 'Where's Wanda' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Where's Wally'.Sienna Jackson, age 5, from Unsworth Primary School. She is dressed as 'Where's Wanda' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Where's Wally'.

From Darren McClean

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Bury Times: World Book Day at Butterstile Primary SchoolWorld Book Day at Butterstile Primary School
Bury Times: World Book Day at Butterstile Primary SchoolWorld Book Day at Butterstile Primary School

From Melissa Peters

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Bury Times: Scarlett, age 7, who goes to St Paul's Primary School. She is dressed in a homemade 101 Dalmatians costume because its her favourite book /film.Scarlett, age 7, who goes to St Paul's Primary School. She is dressed in a homemade 101 Dalmatians costume because its her favourite book /film.

From Melissa Peters

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Bury Times: Luca, age 3, who goes to Hoyle Nursery School. He is dressed up as Woody from Toy Story - his favourite book/film.Luca, age 3, who goes to Hoyle Nursery School. He is dressed up as Woody from Toy Story - his favourite book/film.

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Bury Times: Lexie, age 5, who goes to St Paul's School in Bury. She is dressed in a homemade Alice in Wonderland costume as it's her favourite character from her favourite story.Lexie, age 5, who goes to St Paul's School in Bury. She is dressed in a homemade Alice in Wonderland costume as it's her favourite character from her favourite story.
Bury Times: Lexie, age 5, who goes to St Paul's School in Bury. She is dressed in a homemade Alice in Wonderland costume as it's her favourite character from her favourite story.Lexie, age 5, who goes to St Paul's School in Bury. She is dressed in a homemade Alice in Wonderland costume as it's her favourite character from her favourite story.

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Bury Times: Scarlett as her favourite character "STICKMAN"Scarlett as her favourite character "STICKMAN"

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Bury Times: Alexis-brooke, age 7, as Alice in Wonderland and Ashleigh-jade, age 11, as Mrs Twit.Alexis-brooke, age 7, as Alice in Wonderland and Ashleigh-jade, age 11, as Mrs Twit.
Bury Times: Alexis-brooke, age 7, as Alice in Wonderland and Ashleigh-jade, age 11, as Mrs Twit.Alexis-brooke, age 7, as Alice in Wonderland and Ashleigh-jade, age 11, as Mrs Twit.
Bury Times: Alexis-brooke, age 7, as Alice in Wonderland and Ashleigh-jade, age 11, as Mrs Twit.Alexis-brooke, age 7, as Alice in Wonderland and Ashleigh-jade, age 11, as Mrs Twit.

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Bury Times: Amelia-Rose Chadwick, age 3.5 years - St Joseph & St Bede R.C. Primary School, nursery class.Amelia-Rose Chadwick, age 3.5 years - St Joseph & St Bede R.C. Primary School, nursery class.

From Gemma Trow

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Bury Times: Josie, age 9, as Jemima Puddle Duck and Ella, age 8, as the Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland - Hollins GrundyJosie, age 9, as Jemima Puddle Duck and Ella, age 8, as the Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland - Hollins Grundy

From Harry Bedward

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Bury Times: Sherlock Holmes the DetectiveSherlock Holmes the Detective

From Joanne Murphy

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Bury Times: Sienna Wrigley, age 5, from Holcombe Brook Primary School, in her DIY Cat in the Hat costume. Sienna has been reading this book every day for the past few weeks so couldn't pick anything else really 😉Sienna Wrigley, age 5, from Holcombe Brook Primary School, in her DIY Cat in the Hat costume. Sienna has been reading this book every day for the past few weeks so couldn't pick anything else really 😉

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Bury Times: Myah Pinder 5 as Merida from BraveMyah Pinder 5 as Merida from Brave

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Bury Times: Evie Morris, age 7, from Old Hall Primary School as Mildred Hubble The Worst WitchEvie Morris, age 7, from Old Hall Primary School as Mildred Hubble The Worst Witch