There could not be a better time to browse through these chapters in time as we celebrate Children’s Book Week.
Its aim is to inspire youngsters to get involved in the great world of reading.
And to get you in the spirit of the occasion, here is a selection of book scenes from Monkton Infants School, Jarrow Library, and Bedewell Primary School among others.
Take a look and see who you recognise in these Shields Gazette archive photos.
5. Festive at the Chatter Books group
The Chatter Books reading group was pictured with representatives of Pets For Therapy in 2007. Photo: IB
6. Memories from Monkton Infants
These Monkton Infants School pupils dressed up in characters with a theme of space in this photo from 2008. Photo: SN
7. Story time at Albert Elliott Primary
Author Livi Michael reads to pupils at Albert Elliott Primary School in a 2004 event but who can tell us more? Photo: TR
8. Fab at Fellgate Primary
Pupils from Fellgate Primary School dressed as their favourite children's book characters in 2004. Photo: TR