Youngsters had the opportunity to dress up as their favourite character from a book – or dress down in comfy clothes perfect for settling down with a good book – for the day on Thursday, March 2.
There were a variety of colourful characters in the classroom inspired by children’s stories – both classics and modern tales. And they were complemented by those opting for the comfy look of pyjamas, onesies, dressing gowns and slippers.
It wasn’t just the children who were enjoying the day of celebrations – parents and carers got in on the act too, joining the youngsters for some time to read together in the afternoon.
Herald photographer Michael Gillen captured these images on his visit to the school on World Book Day.
It wasn’t just the children who were enjoying the day of celebrations – parents and carers got in on the act too, joining the youngsters for some time to read together in the afternoon.
![Don't they all look cosy?](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZhMzdiYzg0LTk4ZjYtNDcyYi1iOWVkLTZkZDcwZDU1N2U1OTplZmY2NGRkMC03ZWFmLTQ2ODYtYmZhMC05ZWVhMThkNGY1NTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![Comfortable and cosy to settle down with a good book.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAyYjc2ZjNlLThjN2YtNDYwZC05MTVjLTIyMjg2YWE5ZGEzMTpiN2ViNTkzNC1jNTk5LTQ0YjUtYjllYS1iNWI1MWM4NjY4Y2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. World Book Day in Westquarter
Comfortable and cosy to settle down with a good book. Photo: Michael Gillen
![Showing some of their favourite books.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3YjcxOGJmLTMwNTgtNDk4NS1hM2E4LWYzMmYwNmVhNGEzMzo5ZjhiYmUyMi1kNDE5LTQyMjUtYTdjZi1lZmFiOTE1ZTZlYTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. World Book Day in Westquarter
Showing some of their favourite books. Photo: Michael Gillen
![These youngsters are enjoying the Book Day celebrations.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNkNjllNmZkLWNkNzQtNDA2Ni05OTliLTNlODA2ZDUwOGFhYjphN2MxYmU4NC04YzU3LTQ1ZjYtYWU5ZC1hZGNiYzc1MTMyMGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. World Book Day in Westquarter
These youngsters are enjoying the Book Day celebrations. Photo: Michael Gillen