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.

Irvine Times: 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)

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

Irvine Times: 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)

Irvine Times: Amber causes mischief as the mysterious Cheshire Cat.Amber causes mischief as the mysterious Cheshire Cat. (Image: Anna Clowes)

Irvine Times: 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)

Irvine Times: Ethan causes trouble as Horrid Henry.Ethan causes trouble as Horrid Henry. (Image: ?)

Irvine Times: Lucy looks regal as she dresses as Rapunzel.Lucy looks regal as she dresses as Rapunzel. (Image: Carlene Wilson)

Irvine Times: 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)

Irvine Times: 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)

Irvine Times: 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!