Schools across Waveney have been celebrating all that is wonderful about books - albeit a few days later than planned.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Children from Worlingham Primary School enjoy World Book Day.Picture: Nick ButcherChildren from Worlingham Primary School enjoy World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

The 21st edition of World Book Day officially took place on March 1, but widespread snowfall closed hundreds of schools and largely halted proceedings.

Nevertheless, most schools rescheduled their plans for this week, when pupils were finally able to dress up as characters from their favourite stories

Worlingham Primary School was among those to celebrate, with children arriving dressed as characters including Where’s Wally? and Paddington Bear.

Meanwhile, Beccles Free School held its usual ‘bake a book’ competition, which sees pupils bake a cake in the form of their favourite book.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Worlingham Primary School pupil Isaac Caswell-Jones jumps for joy dressed as Willy Wonka during World Book Day.Picture: Nick ButcherWorlingham Primary School pupil Isaac Caswell-Jones jumps for joy dressed as Willy Wonka during World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Nigel Youngman, Beccles Free School headteacher, said: “With the snow gone, it’s been a chance to come together and celebrate books. All over the school we now have recommendations of brilliant reads from students, staff and trustees.

“Special thanks go to the Women’s Institute for judging our competition.”

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Staff and children from Worlingham Primary School enjoying World Book Day.Picture: Nick ButcherStaff and children from Worlingham Primary School enjoying World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Staff and children from Worlingham Primary School enjoying World Book Day.Picture: Nick ButcherStaff and children from Worlingham Primary School enjoying World Book Day.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Junior Morris went into Bungay Primary School dressed up as Oliver Twist. Picture: Hannah GaadJunior Morris went into Bungay Primary School dressed up as Oliver Twist. Picture: Hannah Gaad (Image: Archant)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: 'Football obsessed' Rylan Heaney went into school dressed as David De Gea. Picture: Fran Heaney'Football obsessed' Rylan Heaney went into school dressed as David De Gea. Picture: Fran Heaney (Image: Archant)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Beccles Free School celebrated World Book Day on March 5. Picture: Courtesy of Beccles Free SchoolBeccles Free School celebrated World Book Day on March 5. Picture: Courtesy of Beccles Free School (Image: Archant)

Beccles & Bungay Journal: The Women's Institute judged the day's baking competition. Picture: Courtesy of Beccles Free SchoolThe Women's Institute judged the day's baking competition. Picture: Courtesy of Beccles Free School (Image: Archant)