World Book Day supplement in The Argus today

Youngsters from Chailey Heritage were among hundreds of children across Sussex who joined in the fun on World Book Day.

Staff at the school in North Chailey, which cares for young people with complex disabilities, helped the pupils dress up as characters including Elmer the Elephant and Harry Potter, right.

The annual celebration of books and reading was a little different this year as many children were at home. Schools marked World Book Day, which was last Thursday, with activities for the children of key workers who were attending lessons.

But those at home took part by dressing up as their favourite storybook figures and linking up with their classmates via Zoom.

To see all the pictures, pick up The Argus today from a newsagent or supermarket. For back copies call 08007314900

Argus readers have sent us their pictures too and some are featured here. They include Abbie Bunn as the wonderful Mary Poppins and Juliet Siddle as Goth Girl from the Chris Riddell series.

Abbie Bunn as Mary Poppins

Goth Girl Juliet

The whole Garza family, including the dog, dressed up for the occasion as did little brother and sister Aria and Niall O’Reilly.

The Garza family, including Abigail as Topsy from Topsy and Tim – and the dog as Sven the reindeer from Frozen

Parker Brownjohn isn’t at school yet as he is only three, but he had a ball dressing up as the Gruffalo. Mum Danielle said the tot is the character’s “biggest fan in the world”.