Pupils and staff at Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington shared their love of reading by dressing up for World Book Day.

Headteacher Carly Wilkins said: “World Book Day gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate reading, authors and illustrators, and this year was made even more special by a visit from award-winning author Sean Taylor, who has written more than 60 books for young readers.”

His books include the best-selling ‘Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise’, ‘Kiss The Crocodile’, ‘The Snowbear’, ‘Humperdink Our Elephant Friend’, ‘Robot Rumpus’, ‘A Brave Bear’ and ‘Where The Bugaboo Lives!’.

Mrs Wilkins added: “Reading is a fundamental part of the curriculum here at Wellesley Park and we welcome every opportunity to encourage our children to develop a love of reading.

“We’d like to thank all the parents for their support and thanks also to Sean Taylor for giving up his time to delight our children with his stories and knowledge of reading and writing.”