Ayrshire pupils celebrated World Book Day on March 2 by dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

But pupils didn’t just dress up as they were challenged to do some ‘Extreme Reading’ – resulting in some very creative snaps!

From whimsical wizards to curious cats, here’s 10 of our favourite photos for World Book Day.

Cumnock Chronicle: Archer and Isobel brave the woods as they look for the Gruffalo. Archer and Isobel brave the woods as they look for the Gruffalo. (Image: Amanda Hughes)

Cumnock Chronicle: Cooper saves the day as his favourite character Supertato.Cooper saves the day as his favourite character Supertato. (Image: Naomi Bowie)

Cumnock Chronicle: Sisters Sofia and Millie tell the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar with their caterpillar and butterfly costumes.Sisters Sofia and Millie tell the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar with their caterpillar and butterfly costumes. (Image: Kristine Christie)

Cumnock Chronicle: Amber causes mischief as the mysterious Cheshire Cat.Amber causes mischief as the mysterious Cheshire Cat. (Image: Anna Clowes)

Cumnock Chronicle: Georgia gets creative as she dresses as Hermione Granger for the extreme reading challenge.Georgia gets creative as she dresses as Hermione Granger for the extreme reading challenge. (Image: Cherie Bryce)

Cumnock Chronicle: Ethan causes trouble as Horrid Henry.Ethan causes trouble as Horrid Henry. (Image: ?)

Cumnock Chronicle: Lucy looks regal as she dresses as Rapunzel.Lucy looks regal as she dresses as Rapunzel. (Image: Carlene Wilson)

Cumnock Chronicle: Baby Evie joins in on the fun as the littlest Little Mermaid.Baby Evie joins in on the fun as the littlest Little Mermaid. (Image: Lauren Paterson)

Cumnock Chronicle: Rebekah went as Lucky the special baby panda from The Rescue Princesses. Rebekah went as Lucky the special baby panda from The Rescue Princesses. (Image: Mary Stewart)

Cumnock Chronicle: Ella goes as the sly Fantastic Mr Fox from the classic Roald Dahl book.Ella goes as the sly Fantastic Mr Fox from the classic Roald Dahl book. (Image: Victorialynn McKenna)

For lots more World Book Day, pictures check out next week's paper!