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.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald:  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)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Cooper saves the day as his favourite character Supertato.Cooper saves the day as his favourite character Supertato. (Image: Naomi Bowie)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: 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)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Amber causes mischief as the mysterious Cheshire Cat.Amber causes mischief as the mysterious Cheshire Cat. (Image: Anna Clowes)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: 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)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Ethan causes trouble as Horrid Henry.Ethan causes trouble as Horrid Henry. (Image: ?)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Lucy looks regal as she dresses as Rapunzel.Lucy looks regal as she dresses as Rapunzel. (Image: Carlene Wilson)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: 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)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald:  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)

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: 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!