THIS week children in the Workington area have been celebrating World Book Day. 

Times and Star: Eddie as Jurgen KloppEddie as Jurgen Klopp (Image: Supplied)

The day took place this year on March 7 and is a charity event organised annually aimed at encouraging children to start reading more. 

Times and Star: Zoey - Evacuee from ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’Zoey - Evacuee from ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ (Image: Supplied)

Every child across the country is given a voucher which they can use to get a free book of their choice. 

Times and Star: Zach - Horrible histories VikingZach - Horrible histories Viking (Image: Supplied)

Schools often celebrate World Book Day and ask their pupils to come in dressed as their favourite fictional characters. 

Times and Star: Addison as Stick Lady LoveAddison as Stick Lady Love (Image: Supplied)

For over two decades, the event has been one of the most popular days of the school year as children get to dress up and have fun with their classmates. 

Times and Star: Ashlyn as Little Red Riding Ashlyn as Little Red Riding (Image: Supplied)

There are often competitions where the teachers will judge the best costume in each year group. 

Times and Star: Chloe as Willy Wonka Chloe as Willy Wonka (Image: Supplied)

Here at the Times & Star, we asked our readers to send photos of their children in their World Book Day costumes. 

Times and Star: Taylor Jo as Red Riding Hood Taylor Jo as Red Riding Hood (Image: Supplied)

We've had some truly brilliant contributions and we hope you had as much fun looking at these pictures as we did.