CHILDREN (and teachers) across Trafford celebrated World Book Day this week.

Most of them marked the occasion dressed as characters from the world of fiction.

Others, like the children at Bowdon Church School, did something different and dressed as common words or phrases.

This year is World Book Day's 25th anniversary, and primary schools pulled out all the stops to make it a special one.

Take a look at these lovely photos from primary schools across the area.