BUDDING bookworms dressed up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day at Guilden Sutton Preschool last week.

Dragons, pirates and robots joined princesses and mermaids to mark the annual event on Thursday, designed to inspire a life-long love of reading in the younger generation.

Preschool manager Jan Allman said: "It was lovely to see the children bring their favourite books to life and they really enjoyed sharing the stories they brought along to show their friends.

"It was a fun day for all involved and the children were very proud of their wonderful outfits."

For details about Guilden Sutton Preschool visit guildensuttonpreschool.org.uk