Pupils celebrate World Book Day

Youngsters across East Devon and South Somerset dress as their favourite storybook characters

Tatworth School youngsters dressed up for World Book Day - Credit: Archant

Youngsters across the region are attending school dressed as characters from their favourite stories to celebrate World Book Day.

From caped crusaders to fairytale heroines, they are attending class in a variety of colourful costumes to mark the occasion.

? World Book Day is designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, marked in over 100 countries.