It's going to be a giant of a day - but are these previous South Tyneside tributes to Roald Dahl just the ticket?

He’s the world’s number one storyteller and who hasn’t been gripped by a Roald Dahl tale?

And soon, you can pay a timely tribute to Roald Dahl as Roald Dahl Day will be held on September 13.

The man who brought us Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and the BFG has certainly made an impression on avid readers.

But have you been pictured enjoying a Roald Dahl book in South Tyneside in years gone by? These Simonside Primary School pupils certainly have been.

Take a look at these archive photos and see if you can spot someone you know enjoying a great read by the master.

5. Lots of interest in this book

Roald Dahl Day at Simonside Primary School in 2014 and look how many pupils are involved. Photo: Stu Norton

Cameron Wells and Niamh Todd, both 7, enjoy a book on Roald Dahl Day in 2014. Photo: gz

Reece Hodgson, 7, was in the picture in 2015. Photo: Stu Norton

Were you a part of this special day in 2014? Photo: gz